Beyond opening a new chapter of cooperation with traditional friends from the former Soviet Union, the tour reinforced and redefined Vietnam’s relationships with these countries, based on the long-standing friendship nurtured by generations of leaders and people of Vietnam and the respective nations.
The two sides agreed on the importance of developing a detailed action plan and roadmap to implement the newly established strategic partnership and freshly-signed agreements effectively.
Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov came to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to see off General Secretary Lam, his spouse, and the Vietnamese delegation.
General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam and his spouse, along with the Vietnamese delegation, paid a state visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan from May 5-7 at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. During the visit, the two sides issued a Joint Statement on the Establishment of Vietnam - Kazakhstan Strategic Partnership.
Etno-Aul vividly portrays the life and culture of the Kazakh nomads. Located near the Kazanat horse racing track in the capital of Astana, the complex spans approximately 2,500 square metres and includes 30 traditional yurts designed in an ancient style, offering visitors an authentic experience of nomadic life.
Koshanov affirmed Vietnam is an important partner of Kazakhstan in Southeast Asia, noting that all six political parties in Kazakhstan's lower house unanimously support the relations with Vietnam.
The state visits by Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam to Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan are expected to further strengthen relations between Vietnam and the Central Asian countries, according to international media.
On the morning of May 6, in the capital Astana, Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev presided over the official welcoming ceremony for General Secretary To Lam and his spouse, who are paying a state visit to the Central Asian nation. After the welcoming ceremony, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and General Secretary To Lam held talks.
Party General Secretary To Lam addresses the Vietnam–Kazakhstan Business Roundtable in Astana on May 6 as part of his ongoing state visit to Kazakhstan.
Stressing the importance of cooperation between the Senate of Kazakhstan and Vietnam’s National Assembly, the two leaders agreed to promote collaboration, increase delegation exchanges via parliamentary channels.
Party General Secretary To Lam praised the Vietnamese community in Kazakhstan for their integration into the local society, as well as their solidarity and efforts to preserve the national identity.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was present at the airport to welcome the Vietnamese leader and delegation.
As bilateral trade flourishes, an upcoming state visit to Kazakhstan by Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam promises to inject new energy into economic ties.
The visits serve as additional important steps to implement the foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification of external relations, and proactive, active, comprehensive, and efficient integration into the world, identified at the 13th National Party Congress.
The visits aim to continue intensifying the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia, as well as the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Belarus, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan.
Vietnam and Kazakhstan are experiencing an ideal time to lift up their ties to a new height, said Kazakh Ambassador to Vietnam Kanat Tumysh.
As Vietnam and Kazakhstan prepare to enter a new phase of comprehensive cooperation, General Secretary To Lam’s visit is poised to chart a course for closer ties in both traditional and emerging fields, setting a strong foundation for long-term partnership.
The visit from May 5-7 comes at a time when traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and Kazakhstan are experiencing positive development. It is expected to further strengthen bilateral ties across numerous fields.
Truong Thi Hong Hanh, Director of Da Nang’s Department of Tourism, said the launch of the Almaty-Da Nang route marked a significant milestone in enhancing Da Nang’s tourism links with Kazakhstan and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). It is expected to attract visitors from this promising market to Da Nang and the central region of Vietnam.
Kazakhstan's national flag carrier Air Astana and SCAT Airlines have scheduled flights from Almaty and Astana to Da Nang starting this June, after the two airlines worked with the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) to launch the new air routes.