Party General Secretary To Lam attends Vietnam-Kazakhstan Business Roundtable in Astana
WVR/VNA - Party General Secretary To Lam has affirmed Vietnam’s strong commitment to creating favourable conditions for Kazakh investors to do business successfully in Vietnam.
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| General Secretary To Lam attends the Vietnam-Kazakhstan Business Roundtable in Astana. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
On May 6, addressing a Vietnam–Kazakhstan Business Roundtable in Astana as part of his ongoing state visit to Kazakhstan, the Vietnamese Party leader emphasised that the success of Kazakh enterprises will also be regarded as Vietnam’s success and a source of pride.
Party General Secretary To Lam has affirmed Vietnam’s strong commitment to creating favourable conditions for Kazakh investors to do business successfully in Vietnam.
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| Party General Secretary To Lam addresses the event. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
He expressed his hope that the business communities of both countries will leverage their respective strengths to build and integrate value chains, fostering stronger links between the two nations and connecting to global markets. This, he noted, will open up new opportunities for enhanced trade and investment cooperation in the near future.
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| Overview of the event. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
He acknowledged the progress in bilateral economic relations and affirmed that both countries possess favourable conditions to enhance cooperation. He pointed out that both Vietnam and Kazakhstan are members of the Vietnam-Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement, which facilitates deeper economic cooperation and promote two-way trade.
He also mentioned the signing of a joint action plan for 2023–2025 to further accelerate economic and trade collaboration during the official visit of the Kazakh President to Vietnam in August 2023. Additionally, he noted that major Vietnamese airlines, such as Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air, are exploring direct flights to Kazakhstan, and Kazakhstan is successfully operating an international financial centre in Astana, while Vietnam is developing financial centres in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.
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| Party General Secretary To Lam has affirmed Vietnam’s strong commitment to creating favourable conditions for Kazakh investors to do business successfully in Vietnam. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister Yermek Kosherbayev highlighted the significant achievements in political, cultural, and science-technology ties between the two countries, saying that the two sides have enjoyed growing coordination bilaterally and multilaterally.
However, he noted that economic collaboration, particularly in trade and investment, has not yet reached its full potential. He emphasised Kazakhstan's readiness to partner with Vietnam in areas such as agriculture, digital transformation, and the development of artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure.
He also announced the upcoming launch of a National Artificial Intelligence Centre in Kazakhstan, aiming to drive innovation in the sector.
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| Party General Secretary To Lam and Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister Yermek Kosherbayev witness the signing cooperation documents of business of the two countries. |
As one of the leading countries in the field of information technology services, Kazakhstan proposed enhancing cooperation with Vietnam in the development of e-government, sharing advanced experiences, implementing next-generation digital services, and integrating artificial intelligence into public administration processes.
Deputy Prime Minister Kosherbayev called on Vietnamese partners to fully capitalise on existing potential to expand business operations in Kazakhstan. He affirmed that the Kazakh Government is committed to being a reliable and stable partner, and expressed confidence that bilateral cooperation will continue to grow, unlocking new opportunities to strengthen ties, expand trade, and foster innovation.
(Source: WVR/VNA)
