Vietnam always values its friendship with traditional partner countries in the Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, and wants to enhance multifaceted cooperation between the two nations for the mutual benefit of both countries and their people, affirmed Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at his meeting with visiting Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Hanoi on August 21.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and visiting Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at their meeting in Hanoi on August 21. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam always values its friendship with traditional partner countries in the Central Asia, includingKazakhstan, and wants to enhance multifaceted cooperation between the twonations for the mutual benefit of both countries and their people, affirmed PrimeMinister Pham Minh Chinh at his meeting with visiting Kazakh President Kassym-JomartTokayev in Hanoi on August 21.
Commending positive developments in the bilateralrelationship, particularly in politics, diplomacy, economy, and trade, the PMsuggested that both sides increase their exchange of visits and meetings at alllevels, and continue to support each other at multilateral forums and internationalorganisations, especially the United Nations and Conference on Interaction andConfidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA).
The Kazakh President stated that Kazakhstan regards Vietnamas an important partner in the Asia-Pacific region and hopes to furtherstrengthen the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with the Southeast Asian country, particularly in economy, trade, and investment, based on shared valuesand interests.
Chinh praised the nations’ effective implementation of the freetrade agreement (FTA) between Vietnam and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).He also noted that there remain untapped potential and ample room for the sides to complementeach other and develop together.
He suggested Kazakhstan continue to create favourableconditions for strong Vietnamese goods such as agro-fishery products, textiles,and woodwork to access the Kazakh market. Both sides should collaborate to speed up the amendment of the FTA to further facilitate bilateral tradeand investment.
In response, Tokayev assured that he will direct the KazakhGovernment to focus on enhancing cooperation in the fields mentioned by Chinh,particularly transport, logistics, culture, tourism, finance,and digital transformation. He expressed his wish to further promote the roleof the Vietnam-Kazakhstan intergovernmental committee on economic-trade and sci-techcooperation and push for the implementation of specific projects between the two nations.
Chinh hoped that in addition to the signing of the mutualvisa exemption agreement for ordinary passport holders and the memorandum of understandingon tourism cooperation, the President’s visit will open up more opportunitiesfor people-to-people exchanges, promote tourism cooperation, and facilitatetrade between the nations.
On the occasion, the PM thanked Kazakhstan for its support for Vietnamese citizens living, working, and studying inKazakhstan. He urged continued favourable conditions created for Vietnameseenterprises to invest and do business there./.
The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, arrived in Hanoi on August 20 afternoon, beginning an official visit to Vietnam from August 20-22 at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Vo Van Thuong.
Vietnam highly values the position and role of Kazakhstan in the Central Asian region and wants to enhance multifaceted cooperation with the country, National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue said while meeting with visiting Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Hanoi on August 21.
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is paying an official visit to Vietnam. On August 21, President Vo Van Thuong chaired an official welcome ceremony for his Kazakh counterpart in Hanoi.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and visiting Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at their meeting in Hanoi on August 21. (Photo: VNA) 
