President Tokayev Welcomes Vietnamese Communist Party Leader to Kazakhstan
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev personally greeted General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, To Lam, upon his arrival at Astana's international airport. To Lam is in Kazakhstan for a state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties.
The two leaders held a brief discussion at the airport, where President Tokayev expressed his enthusiasm for the visit.
“Honorable Mr. To Lam, it is a great pleasure to welcome you to our capital. I believe your visit is of historical significance and will undoubtedly provide a substantial boost to the comprehensive development of cooperation between Kazakhstan and our fraternal Vietnam. My visit to your country left a profound impression on me. I returned with a firm conviction that we must work to strengthen multifaceted relations across various sectors, as the potential for collaboration is immense,” stated President Tokayev.
In response, General Secretary To Lam thanked President Tokayev for the warm reception.
“Honorable Mr. President, please allow me to express my gratitude to you and the Kazakh people. Your presence at the aircraft is a great honor and a significant gesture of hospitality for us and the entire Vietnamese nation. Kazakhstan and Vietnam share a long-standing relationship of friendship,” he remarked.
The visit, which is taking place from May 5-7 at the invitation of President Tokayev, underscores the commitment of both nations to enhancing their strategic partnership. 1
