Kazakhstan’s president greets Turkmen leader in Astana PHOTO

President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has received President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedow at the international airport in Astana, according to the presidential press service.

A ceremonial guard of honour was lined up at the airport to welcome the visiting head of state upon his arrival for a state visit, Kazakh media reports.

Earlier, it was announced that President Berdimuhamedow would travel to Astana on November 24–25 at Tokayev’s invitation.

During the visit, the two leaders are expected to hold high-level talks focused on strengthening strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan and discussing prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation across key areas.