Tengrinews.kz - President Tokayev has awarded General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam, with the Order of Dostyk (Friendship), First Class.
The Head of State emphasized that Kazakhstan and Vietnam share warm and friendly relations rooted in a long history. He recalled that in 1959, Vietnam’s first President, Ho Chi Minh, visited Kazakhstan — a visit that laid a solid foundation for the development of multifaceted ties between the two nations.
Tokayev noted that Kazakhstan and Vietnam have built relations of a truly strategic nature.
"Your state visit to our country is truly historic. It marks an important milestone in the development of Kazakh-Vietnamese relations. Following today’s talks, we have agreed to establish a strategic partnership, which will elevate our bilateral cooperation to a qualitatively new level. We have the political will and significant economic potential to achieve this, opening wide-ranging opportunities for both nations. In recognition of your exceptional role in strengthening the bonds of friendship between our countries, allow me to present you with a state award of the Republic of Kazakhstan — the Order of Dostyk, First Class. I am confident that you will continue contributing to the deepening of fruitful cooperation between Kazakhstan and Vietnam," President Tokayev said.
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To Lam expressed gratitude to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the Kazakh people for presenting him with one of Kazakhstan’s highest state honors.
"This is a meaningful award for me, the result of decades of cooperation and solidarity, and a vivid symbol of the sincere affection and trust between the peoples of our two countries. I wish Kazakhstan prosperity and the people of Kazakhstan happiness and well-being," said the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
Vietnam's Communist Party chief thanks Tokayev and people of Kazakhstan