Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sent a warm message to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev when he was flying over Kazakhstan on his way to South Korea, according to the press secretary of the President of Kazakhstan, Aibek Smadiyarov. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
“Heading on an official visit to the Republic of Korea, I am flying over the territory of our historical homeland – the friendly and brotherly Kazakhstan. The successful results and warm memories of my visit to Kazakhstan in May this year, as well as of your recent visit to Ankara to attend the 13th summit of the Organization of Turkic States, are still fresh in our memory. Taking this opportunity, I would like to convey to you my sincere greetings and best wishes for good health and personal happiness, as well as further prosperity and well-being to the brotherly people of Kazakhstan,” the Turkish leader wrote in his telegram.
The head of Kazakhstan responded to the Turkish leader on social network X. Tokayev noted that Erdogan's state visit to Kazakhstan in May and his own recent visit to Ankara confirmed the close ties between the two countries.
“I sincerely thank President Erdogan for his kind wishes to the people of Kazakhstan and for the hospitality shown to our delegation during the visit to Ankara,” Tokayev wrote.
The President also expressed hope for further development of bilateral relations.
“I look forward to further strengthening friendship and strategic partnership between our two countries,” he emphasized.
Earlier, Kursiv wrote that the “People's Construction” will cover all cities and districts of Kazakhstan until 2029.