Vietnam treasures traditional ties, multifaceted cooperation with Kazakhstan: PM
Vietnam always treasures its traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Kazakhstan, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed while receiving Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi in Hanoi on August 18.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam always treasures its traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Kazakhstan,Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed while receiving Kazakh Deputy PrimeMinister and Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi in Hanoi on August 18.
Having lauded strong development steps in the bilateral political anddiplomatic ties over the past three decades, PM Chinh suggested the two sides furtherpromote the exchange of delegations at all levels, and support each other at multilateralforums and international organisations, particularly the United Nations and the Conference onInteraction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA).
Expressing his pleasure at positive progress in thebilateral economic and trade collaboration, especially after a free tradeagreement between Vietnam and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) took effect in2016. In 2021, two-way trade exceeded 630 million USD, triplingthe figure recorded before the pact came into force.
The Government leader proposed Kazakhstan create favorableconditions for products of Vietnam’s strength like farm produce, seafood, apparel,and wooden products, to approach its market.
He recommended the two sides collaborate and push for the amendmentof the Vietnam-EAEU Free Trade Agreement to facilitate their bilateral trade and investment ties.
It is also necessary to promote the role of theVietnam - Kazakhstan intergovernmental committee for economic - commercial and scientific- technological cooperation; negotiate and sign an agreement on visa exemption fortheir citizens; and soon coordinate to launch railway and direct flight routes between the countries, the PM said.
Agreeing with PM Chinh’s suggestions, Tileuberdi stated Kazakhstanwants to fortify the friendship and cooperation with Vietnam, particularly in economy,trade, and investment.
There remains large room for partnership in such fields asagriculture, tourism, transport, finance, and clean energy, the official noted.
The host and guest also spent time discussing international andregional matters of mutual concern, including the East Sea issue.
On this occasion, Tileuberdi conveyed the Kazakh PM’s invitation to PM Chinh to pay an official visit to Kazakhstan at an appropriate time./.
The relationship between Vietnam and Kazakhstan has developed in the spirit of friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation, heard a roundtable on December 10.
Ambassador Kairat Sarybay, Executive Director of the Secretariat of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), on April 8 expressed his hope that with its increasing prestige and position, Vietnam will make more contributions to CICA for peace, security and prosperity in the region.
Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tileuberdi compared notes on measures to foster cooperation between the two countries during their talks in Hanoi on August 18.
Vietnam and Kazakhstan should enhance cooperation in areas of good potential such as agriculture, tourism and transportation, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc said at a reception for Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi in Hanoi on August 18.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi (Photo: VNA) 
