Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a joint declaration on seven principles of friendship between Russia and Kazakhstan during talks in Astana on Thursday, May 28. According to the Russian state outlet RBC, the declaration outlines seven core principles intended to guide long-term relations between Moscow and Astana, including shared history, economic cooperation, Eurasian integration and cultural ties.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said the principles include “a common history and a responsible approach to its objective understanding in the spirit of friendship and good neighborliness,” as well as joint efforts to strengthen regional cooperation and security. Other principles listed in the declaration include the countries’ shared border, economic partnership, cultural and linguistic diversity, educational exchanges, sports cooperation and a “joint vision for the future.” Russia also signed a deal to construct a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan by 2035-36 – the first in the country since the collapse of the USSR, according to The Moscow Times. Reuters previously reported that Russia is expected to finance 85% of the project. Tokayev praises declaration During the talks, Tokayev described the document as an important step reflecting the nature of bilateral relations between Kazakhstan and Russia. “This document reflects the spirit of our relations and reinforces our shared commitment to deepening them on a solid and long-term basis,” Tokayev said.