Vietnam and Kazakhstan should bolster their exchanges of delegations at all levels and hold political consultations to enhance the efficiency of their bilateral cooperation, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh has stated.
The diplomat made the statement while receiving Kazakhstan Ambassador to Vietnam Beketzhan Zhumakhanove, in Hanoi on September 28, to discuss the necessary measures to promote their bilateral cooperation and the activities to mark the 25th anniversary of diplomatic ties (1992-2017) between the two nations.
Expressing his delight over the recent developments in relations with Kazakhstan in politics, economy and trade, culture, tourism and security, Minh said that the visits made by high-ranking leaders from both sides in the past few years have helped to drive the collaboration between the two nations.
He suggested that the countries coordinate to organise National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan’s upcoming official visit to the central Asian country. As the first visit by the Vietnamese NA leader to Kazakhstan, it is a significant event that will enhance the ties between the parliaments of the two countries.
Both nations should support each other at the UN and other multilateral forums, especially with Kazakhstan currently being a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, Minh added.
He said that the Vietnam-Eurasian Economic Union free trade agreement has brought positive change in economic collaboration between the two nations.
It is necessary for the two sides to review the free trade deal and find measures in order to carry out the agreement effectively, Minh stressed.
On the occasion, Minh congratulated Kazakhstan on successfully holding the Expo 2017 Astana and lauded its support for Vietnam’s celebration of its National Day during the event.
He hoped to receive further coordination from Kazakhstan in the trade activities and investment projects of Vietnamese businesses in the host nation.
For his part, the Kazakhstan diplomat called for support from the ministries and branches in Vietnam to deepen the Vietnam-Kazakhstan relations, meeting the expectations of the two governments and peoples.
Source: Nhân Dân Online
Từ khóa: Vietnam, Kazakhstan, boost, bilateral cooperation
