Shoigu discusses regional security issues with Kazakh president

NUR-SULTAN. Oct 16 (Interfax) - Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu discussed regional security issues with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Nur-Sultan on Friday.

"The meeting addressed topical regional security issues and the prospects for military cooperation between Russia and Kazakhstan," a representative of the Russian Defense Ministry told journalists.

Earlier on Friday, Shoigu held negotiations with Kazakh Defense Minister Nurlan Yermekbayev; the ministers signed a number of military cooperation documents.