Vietnam and Kazakhstan Strengthen Ties During General Secretary Tô Lâm’s Visit

Astana, The Gulf Observer: General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Tô Lâm met with Chairman of the Senate of Kazakhstan Maulen Ashimbayev during his state visit to the Central Asian country.

Ashimbayev warmly welcomed General Secretary Tô Lâm, his spouse, and the high-level Vietnamese delegation, congratulating Vietnam on the 50th anniversary of national reunification. He called the visit historic, as it is the first by a Vietnamese Party General Secretary since diplomatic ties were established in 1992.

Both leaders praised the traditional friendship between the two nations, recalling President Hồ Chí Minh’s visit to Kazakhstan in 1959 as a foundation for continued cooperation.

General Secretary Tô Lâm thanked Kazakhstan for its past support and expressed Vietnam’s wish to strengthen ties across various sectors. He said the visit takes place at a meaningful time, as both countries celebrate important historical victories and look to the future.

The two sides agreed to enhance parliamentary cooperation, economic and trade ties, and cultural exchange, and to support each other in multilateral forums. They also committed to improving collaboration in policy development, Party building, and youth affairs.

Both leaders exchanged invitations for future visits, aiming to further deepen Vietnam-Kazakhstan relations and promote peace and development across Asia and Europe.