ASTANA, November 9. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has begun his working day in Astana. The head of state arrived at the Ak Orda Presidential Palace, where he was received by Kazakhstan's leader Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

It was previously reported that Putin and Tokayev will hold face-to-face talks with the participation of delegations, after which the signing of documents is planned. Following the results, the presidents will make statements to the media.

In addition, the leaders will connect via video link to the plenary session of the XIX Russia-Kazakhstan Interregional Cooperation Forum held in Kostanay.