President Vo Van Thuong (R) and his Kazakh counterpart Kassym - Jomart Tokayev in Hanoi on August 21. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President Vo Van Thuong chaired an official welcome ceremonyfor his Kazakh counterpart Kassym - Jomart Tokayev in Hanoi on August 21.
TheKazakh President arrived in Hanoi on August 20 for an official vist from August20-22 at the invitation of President Thuong.
The two Presidents held talks right after the welcome ceremony.
President Vo Van Thuong (L) and his Kazakh counterpart Kassym - Jomart Tokayev in Hanoi on August 21. (Photo: VNA)
Before thewelcome ceremony, President Tokayev and his entourage laid a wreath atthe monument to war martyrs and paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at hismausoleum.
This is the first visit of a Kazakh President to Vietnam in12 years, and also the first time Tokayev visits Vietnam in his new position.
Vietnam and Kazakhstan set up their diplomatic ties on June29, 1992. Since then, the bilateral relations have been developing well invarious fields.
In July 2008, the Vietnamese Embassy in Kazakhstanwas put into operation, while the Central Asian country opened its embassy inHanoi in March 2015.
The two countries have maintained regularhigh-level delegation exchanges as well as collaboration in both the bilateralframework and at multilateral forums.
The good political relationship has opened up manyopportunities for economic and trade ties. Since the free trade agreement betweenVietnam and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU - including Russia, Armenia,Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan) tookeffect in 2016, Kazakhstan has become the second biggest trade partner ofVietnam in the EAEU. In 2021, Vietnam-Kazakhstan trade accounted for 10% oftotal trade between the Vietnam-EAEU.
The visit of President Tokayev marks a new chapter in the Vietnam-Kazakhstan economic-trade-tourismcooperation. The two sides are expected to sign over 10 cooperation agreementsduring the visit. /.
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will pay an official visit to Vietnam from August 20 to 22, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s official visit to Vietnam from August 20-22 is expected to help consolidate and develop the traditional friendship between the two countries.
Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Vietnam Yerlan Baizhanov has highlighted the significance of the official visit to Vietnam by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev from August 20-22, stressing that the trip affirms high political trust between the two countries and contributes to promoting multifaceted partnership.
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.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
President Vo Van Thuong (R) and his Kazakh counterpart Kassym - Jomart Tokayev in Hanoi on August 21. (Photo: VNA) 
President Vo Van Thuong (L) and his Kazakh counterpart Kassym - Jomart Tokayev in Hanoi on August 21. (Photo: VNA) 
