ASTANA, November 27. /TASS/. Unilaterally introduced sanctions have the adverse impact on international trade and economic cooperation and sustainable development of countries, Presidents of Russia and Kazakhstan Vladimir Putin and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said in a joint statement approved in conclusion of talks.

"The application of unilateral restrictive measures adversely affect international trade and economic cooperation and sustainable development of countries, and does not facilitate functioning of an opened and non-discriminating system of multilateral trade," the document reads.

The parties also expressed interest in forming a more fair, balanced and transparent international trade system.