Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin held talks with Permanent Deputy Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Hoa Binh. The parties emphasized that over more than 30 years, the two countries have built a stable political dialogue and established intergovernmental and interparliamentary cooperation. It was noted that the leaders of Kazakhstan and Vietnam have set a clear course for deepening cooperation in trade, investment, transport and logistics, agriculture, and IT. Kazakhstan reaffirmed its goal of doubling mutual trade turnover by 2026 and expressed its readiness to send a trade and economic mission to Vietnam mid-year.
Special attention was paid to agricultural cooperation. For the first time in eight years, Kazakhstan exported over 15,000 tons of wheat to Vietnam, and in 2025, the first direct combined grain deliveries were launched using multimodal logistics without reloading containers, reducing delivery times and costs. This experience is seen as an important step in strengthening Kazakhstan’s position as a reliable food supplier to Southeast Asian countries. Export potential is proposed to be expanded by adding flour, meat and dairy products, as well as oilseeds. The Kazakh side has also initiated an expedited process for negotiating a cooperation agreement in veterinary medicine.
In the transport and logistics sector, Vietnam has been encouraged to more actively utilize the infrastructure of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (the Middle Corridor), which allows for a three- to four-fold reduction in cargo delivery times compared to the southern sea route. Kazakhstan expressed its readiness to create optimal logistics conditions and develop joint projects, including initiatives in light industry and the automotive industry. Nguyen Hoa Binh reaffirmed the friendly nature of bilateral relations, supported the development of the Middle Corridor, and the initiative to establish a Kazakh-Vietnamese Business Council, noting the high potential for further growth in mutual trade and interregional cooperation.