Strengthening friendship, promoting cooperation between Vietnam and Kazakhstan
WVR - On October 27, in the capital city of Astana, the Vietnamese Embassy in Kazakhstan organized a ceremony to commemorate the 81st National Day of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2026).
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| Vietnamese Ambassador to Kazakhstan Nguyen Thanh Le speaking at the ceremony commemorating the 81st National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. (Source: Vietnamese Embassy in Kazakhstan) |
Ms. Aizhan Bizhanova, First Deputy Minister of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan, attended as an honored guest. The ceremony was attended by approximately 150 guests, including representatives from local agencies, the diplomatic corps, businesses, international friends, and the Vietnamese community in Kazakhstan.
In his speech at the ceremony, Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Le recalled the historical significance of September 2, 1945, when President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, ushering in an era of independence and freedom for the Vietnamese nation.
The Ambassador emphasized that over 81 years of national building and development, especially during 40 years of Doi Moi (Renewal), Vietnam has achieved significant accomplishments in socio-economic development and international integration, continuously improving the people's living standards and its international standing.
The Ambassador affirmed that Vietnam remains steadfast in its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification, and multilateralization of international relations; being a friend, a reliable partner, and a responsible member of the international community.
On this occasion, the Ambassador expressed appreciation for the affection, support, and valuable cooperation that international friends, including generations of leaders and the people of Kazakhstan, have extended to Vietnam during its process of national building and development.
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| Vietnam values Kazakhstan's role in Central Asia and is ready to act as a bridge for Kazakhstan to strengthen relations with ASEAN. (Source: Vietnamese Embassy in Kazakhstan) |
Regarding bilateral relations, the Ambassador highlighted that the establishment of a Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and Kazakhstan during the state visit to Kazakhstan by General Secretary To Lam in May 2025 has opened a new phase of development, creating momentum to promote cooperation across various fields.
Trade, investment, aviation, and tourism relations continue to see positive developments; the increasing presence of Vietnamese businesses in Kazakhstan contributes to concretizing the cooperation commitments between the two countries.
The Ambassador affirmed that Vietnam values Kazakhstan's role in Central Asia and is ready to act as a bridge for Kazakhstan to strengthen relations with ASEAN; simultaneously, he expressed the desire for both sides to leverage complementary strengths, expand economic connectivity and people-to-people exchanges, and deepen the Strategic Partnership.
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| First Deputy Minister of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan Aizhan Bizhanova highly appreciates Vietnam's development achievements. (Source: Vietnamese Embassy in Kazakhstan) |
In her congratulatory speech, First Deputy Minister Aizhan Bizhanova highly appreciated Vietnam's development achievements and affirmed that Kazakhstan values the friendship, trust, and mutual respect between the two countries. She emphasized the tangible results in trade and investment cooperation, while noting that both sides have significant potential to expand cooperation in food processing, energy, and tourism.
Enhancing aviation connectivity and cultural exchange activities continue to facilitate bringing the peoples of the two countries closer together.
In a solemn and friendly atmosphere, the delegates enjoyed a music program featuring works from Vietnam, Kazakhstan, and international compositions. Videos showcasing the beauty of Vietnam's land, people, and tourism potential were screened at the ceremony, presenting an image of a culturally rich, dynamic, and hospitable Vietnam. The culinary space featuring pho and fried spring rolls contributed to introducing the unique aspects of Vietnamese culture to local and international friends.
The ceremony was an occasion to honor Vietnam's development journey while expressing the desire to continue nurturing friendship and expanding cooperation for the benefit of the peoples of Vietnam and Kazakhstan.
(Source: Vietnamese Embassy in Kazakhstan)
