Hanoi, Vietnam, Feb. 3 -- Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh (L) meets Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the National Economy Serik Zhumangarin, Astana, February 2, 2026 - Photo: VGP

The meeting took place on the occasion of the Vietnamese official's working visit to the Central Asian country.

Zhumangarin emphasized that Kazakhstan is willing to serve as a 'golden gateway' for Viet Nam to access the Central Asian and European markets, expressing his hope that Viet Nam would likewise be a 'golden gateway' for Kazakhstan to reach the Southeast Asian market.

The Kazakh side plans to open a Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City and organize a Kazakhstan Cultural Week in Viet Nam, told the host, expressing thanks for Viet Nam's ...