Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son lauded contributions made by overseas Vietnamese
WVR/VNA - On August 21, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son lauded contributions made by overseas Vietnamese (OVs) to the country, and highlighted policies for them, an integral part of the nation.
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| On August 21, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son lauded contributions made by overseas Vietnamese (OVs) to the country, and highlighted policies for them. (Photo: Tuan Anh) |
Speaking at the Gala dinner for more than 400 Vietnamese expats who returned home to attend the 4th World Conference of Overseas Vietnamese and the 2024 Forum of OV Intellectuals and Experts, Foreign Minister Son expressed his delight at the growing OV community that has been appreciated by local authorities for their good characteristics and contributions to host societies.
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| the Gala dinner for more than 400 Vietnamese expats who returned home to attend the 4th World Conference of Overseas Vietnamese and the 2024 Forum of OV Intellectuals and Experts. (Photo: Tuan Anh) |
In each country, meeting and listening to the sharing of the overseas Vietnamese, he was very moved by the will and efforts of the overseas Vietnamese to rise up, the Foreign Minister said.
“With intelligence and courage, hard work and the spirit of overcoming difficulties and harmonious behavior along with good cultural traditions, our community has gradually affirmed its position and solid position in the host society."
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| Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son talks with overseas Vietnamese attending the event. (Photo: Tuan Anh) |
The Foreign Minister affirmed that the Party and the State, particularly the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, always take care of the community, citing the issuance of policies for them, along with a range of programmes and activities that bring them back to their roots.
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| The Foreign Minister affirmed that the Party and the State, particularly the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, always take care of the community. (Photo: Tuan Anh) |
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| Violinist Anh Tu with the famous song Hello Vietnam. (Photo: Tuan Anh) |
Foreign Minister Son also commended the performance of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which hosted the Gala Dinner, saying it has served as a bridge between Vietnamese abroad and their homeland, contributing to strengthening the great national solidarity bloc.
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| Violinist Anh Tu and opera artist Viet Dung perform the song "Melody of the Fatherland". (Photo: Tuan Anh) |
The Foreign Minister noted his hope that OVs will make more contributions to host countries as well as national construction and defence at home, maintain their solidarity, and preserve traditional traits and the Vietnamese language.
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| Foreign Minister Son and Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang, Chairwoman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs, witnessed the signing of MOU. (Photo: Tuan Anh) |
On this occasion, Foreign Minister Son and Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang, Chairwoman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs, witnessed the signing of 10 Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) and cooperation agreements within the framework of the Conference and the Forum.
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| Foreign Minister Son and Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang, Chairwoman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs, witnessed the signing of 10 Memoranda of Understanding and cooperation agreements within the framework of the Conference and the Forum. (Photo: Tuan Anh) |
(Sourcew: WVR/VNA)
