Official welcome ceremony for top Vietnamese leader To Lam in Kazakhstan
VGP - Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev hosted an official welcoming ceremony for General Secretary To Lam in Astana on May 6.

General Secretary To Lam (L) shakes hands with Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Astana, May 6, 2025 - Photo: VNA

General Secretary To Lam shakes hands with Kazakhstan’s senior officials, Astana, May 6, 2025 - Photo: VNA

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev shakes hands with members of the Vietnamese high-ranking delegation, Astana, May 6, 2025 - Photo: VNA

The two leaders inspect the guard of honour, Astana, May 6, 2025 - Photo: VNA

This historic visit marks the first by a Vietnamese Party leader to Kazakhstan and represents the highest-level delegation exchange since diplomatic relations were established in 1992 - Photo: VNA

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Recent years have witnessed remarkable progress in Viet Nam–Kazakhstan cooperation. Bilateral trade turnover almost doubles from over US$400 million in 2022 to nearly US$1 billion in 2023–2024. Photo: VNA

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After the welcome ceremony, Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and General Secretary To Lam hold talks, Astana, May 6, 2025 - Photo: VNA