Kazakh Deputy FM Bids Farewell to Outgoing Vietnamese Ambassador

Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Alibek Bakayev, has held a meeting with Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Pham Thai Nhu Mai, marking the conclusion of her diplomatic mission in Kazakhstan.

During the meeting, Bakayev praised the robust development of bilateral ties, highlighting that Kazakhstan-Vietnam relations reached a new milestone this year with the elevation of their partnership to the strategic level, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media.

He emphasized Kazakhstan's commitment to deepening comprehensive cooperation across all key sectors.

Bakayev also underscored the importance of continued high-level political dialogue, particularly between President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam. He noted that this engagement provides a solid foundation for expanding both bilateral and multilateral collaboration.

Ambassador Pham expressed her heartfelt appreciation for the support and cooperation she received throughout her tenure. She reaffirmed Vietnam’s readiness to strengthen its partnership with Kazakhstan, grounded in mutual respect, trust, and shared strategic interests.

The two sides also exchanged views on regional and international developments and discussed steps to enhance trade and logistics connectivity, including the expansion of current land and maritime transport routes between the two countries.

In recognition of her outstanding contributions to Kazakhstan-Vietnam relations, Ambassador Pham Thai Nhu Mai was awarded the “Dostyk” Order, 2nd degree, by presidential decree. Bakayev presented the honor on behalf of the president of Kazakhstan.

In a separate development, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Alibek Kuantyrov met with Le Anh Duc, Director of Global Development and Investments at ROX Group (Vietnam), to discuss potential investment projects in Kazakhstan and deepen bilateral economic cooperation.