"The use of national currencies in export and import operations has significantly expanded," Putin said at the Russia-Kazakhstan regional forum held in Astana, while adding that agricultural cooperation between the two countries is one of the priorities of their economic policy.
A number of agreements and contracts worth $100 million are expected to be signed between the two countries at the forum, the president added.
Speaking of Russia's position in the agricultural market, Putin said that Russia would remain the top grain exporter.
Earlier Vladimir Putin arrived to Astana, Kazakhstan for a talks with his counterpart Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.