Kazakhstan's Kazinform News Agency’s qazinform.com quoted President Tokayev as saying that Lam’s historic trip to Kazakhstan will create more momentum to expand cooperation between the two nations, which has great potential but has not been fully tapped.
The same day, astanatimes.com published an article providing an overview of prospects for cooperation between Ha Noi and Astana, while highlighting the factors that bind Viet Nam and Kazakhstan. It stressed that since establishing diplomatic ties in 1992, the two countries have developed a solid legal foundation, signing dozens of interstate, intergovernmental, and interdepartmental treaties and agreements. Viet Nam becomes one of Kazakhstan’s leading partners in Southeast Asia, with two-way trade reaching around 800 million USD in 2024. It noted that in 2023, the two countries signed an agreement on visa exemption, allowing citizens of both sides to travel without a visa for up to 30 days, effective from May 2024.
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| Party General Secretary Lam, Deputy PM of Kazakhstan Kosherbayev, and Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son witness the exchange of a business franchise agreement between Vietjet Air and Qazaq Air. (Photo: VNA) |
According to the US-based travelandtourworld.com, the three-day visit on May 5-7 marks an important milestone in the growing bilateral relationship, with the potential to further boost tourism and business exchanges between Viet Nam and Kazakhstan. It stressed that regular direct flights between the two countries have remained stable since they are resumed in 2022, and a new route is expected to be launched in the coming months, promising to enhance air connectivity between Kazakhstan, Viet Nam, and other ASEAN countries.
It stated that the Vietnamese Party chief’s visit marks a new chapter in the bilateral relationship between the two nations, and it is expected to elevate political trust and foster comprehensive cooperation across various sectors.
The website said Viet Nam-Kazakhstan relations have made significant progress. Lam’s trip is hoped to further strengthen cooperation, aligning with the common goals and development priorities of the two nations. It will lay a robust foundation for long-term cooperation, strengthening ties in both traditional and emerging fields, marking an important step toward a deeper, more strategic partnership between Viet Nam and Kazakhstan.
Meanwhile, Azerbaijan's outlets caliber.az and report.az reported that Baku expects a significant breakthrough in its relations with Viet Nam on the occasion of Lam’s state visit tothe country.
Azerbaijani media quoted the country’s Ambassador to Viet Nam, Shovgi Kamal Oglu Mehdizade, as emphasising that the Vietnamese Party leader’s state visit to Azerbaijan is particularly important and historic. The diplomat said Azerbaijan hopes the visit - the first by a leader of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) since the two countries established diplomatic ties, will elevate bilateral relations to a new milestone, promoting deeper cooperation in many areas, including tourism, education, information technology, transportation, production, agricultural initiatives, and environmental projects.
According to caliber.az, Azerbaijan and Viet Nam have built a dynamic and multi-faceted partnership since establishing diplomatic ties in 1992. Economic cooperation has been also strengthened, with two-way trade reaching over 590 million USD in 2022. The outlet noted that Azerbaijan’s strategic location offers Viet Nam a viable route to access European markets, while Viet Nam’s dynamic economy presents new opportunities for Azerbaijan’s exports.
