The leaders of the two countries discussed the results of the meeting in Minsk aimed at resolution of crisis in Ukraine.
Nursultan Nazarbayev noted that it was the “Normandy Four” summit and Vladimir Putin’s active role in the negotiations that facilitated the achievement of agreement in Minsk.
The Heads of State stressed the utmost importance of execution by both conflicting parties of the agreement to cease fire at the appointed hour (00.00h. February 15, 2015).
The Presidents of Kazakhstan and Russia expressed their hope that the efforts to promote peace process will encourage resolution of crisis in Ukraine.
Vladimir Putin confirmed his readiness to take part in a three-party meeting of the leaders of Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia in Astana to discuss joint economic cooperation.
The telephone conversation was held on the initiative of the Russian side.