General Secretary To Lam: Overseas Vietnamese are a crucial resource for national solidarity
WVR - On the afternoon of February 8, at the Party Central Committee Headquarters, General Secretary To Lam received a delegation of distinguished overseas Vietnamese attending the Homeland Spring 2026 Program, organized by the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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| General Secretary To Lam presides over a meeting with the delegation of distinguished overseas Vietnamese attending the Homeland Spring 2026 Program. (Photo: Thanh Long) |
Amidst the joyous atmosphere nationwide celebrating the success of the 14th National Party Congress and welcoming the traditional Tet of the Year of the Horse 2026, General Secretary To Lam warmly welcomed the distinguished overseas Vietnamese delegation from various countries and territories attending the Homeland Spring 2026 Program.
Through the delegation, the General Secretary extended heartfelt greetings to all Vietnamese abroad—those who are far from home but always look towards the homeland with deep affection, national pride, and a high sense of responsibility towards the country.
The General Secretary noted that 2025 was a year filled with opportunities intertwined with challenges amidst complex global and regional developments. With the collective effort and unity of the entire Party, people, and military, including significant contributions from over 6.5 million overseas Vietnamese, Vietnam has steadfastly overcome difficulties, achieving positive results across various fields.
The country continues to maintain political and social stability; the economy sustains its growth momentum; national defense and security are ensured; foreign relations and international integration have achieved significant milestones, contributing to enhancing Vietnam's position and prestige on the international stage.
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| General Secretary To Lam extends heartfelt greetings to all Vietnamese abroad. (Photo: Thanh Long) |
The year 2025 also marked a significant shift in development thinking and action, reflected through institutional reforms, streamlining of the apparatus, enhancing national governance effectiveness, and restructuring development space.
General Secretary To Lam affirmed that these achievements vividly demonstrate the strength of “the Party's will and the people's heart”, solidifying the national solidarity. The image of overseas Vietnamese representatives participating for the first time in the parade blocks during major national events at the Independence Palace and Ba Dinh Square is a clear testament to the truth that “Vietnam is one, the Vietnamese nation is one”.
The General Secretary emphasized that the Party and State consistently uphold the principle of taking the people as the root; in which, the overseas Vietnamese community is an inseparable part of the nation, a particularly important resource for national solidarity in the new era of development.
In recent times, the Party and State have always focused on protecting the legitimate rights and interests of overseas Vietnamese, continuously improving policies to facilitate their stable life, integration into local societies, preservation of cultural identity, and connection with the homeland.
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| General Secretary To Lam affirms that overseas Vietnamese are a crucial resource for national solidarity. (Photo: Thanh Long) |
Through his visits and meetings with overseas Vietnamese in various countries, the General Secretary expressed his admiration for the national pride, resilience, and responsibility of the overseas Vietnamese community. They are increasingly integrating deeply, asserting their position and prestige in host countries, while always wishing to make practical contributions to the construction and defense of the homeland. Many heartfelt opinions of overseas Vietnamese have been heard and absorbed in the policy-making process, including new adjustments to the Nationality Law, increasingly meeting the legitimate aspirations of the community.
Moreover, many intellectuals, scientists, experts, and overseas Vietnamese entrepreneurs have made significant contributions in fields such as science and technology, education and training, investment, trade, and promoting the country's image. Many teachers persistently preserve and spread the Vietnamese language and culture to younger generations born abroad; overseas Vietnamese also always accompany and share with compatriots in the country during natural disasters and difficulties.
The General Secretary affirmed that the Party and State always cherish, acknowledge, and highly appreciate the affection and responsibility of overseas Vietnamese towards the homeland.
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| General Secretary To Lam hopes that overseas Vietnamese continue to comply with local laws, unite to build a strong community; actively preserve and promote Vietnamese culture. (Photo: Thanh Long) |
Regarding the 14th Party Congress, the General Secretary emphasized that it is an important milestone, opening a new development phase with the goal of rapid, sustainable development; building an independent, self-reliant economy associated with deep international integration; prioritizing the development of science and technology, innovation, digital transformation; building Vietnamese culture and people; strengthening national defense and security, maintaining sovereignty and territorial integrity.
On the occasion of the New Year, the General Secretary hopes that overseas Vietnamese continue to comply with local laws, unite to build a strong community; actively preserve and promote Vietnamese culture; play a bridging role to foster friendly relations between Vietnam and other countries. The Party and State always welcome and facilitate overseas Vietnamese experts, intellectuals, and entrepreneurs to contribute more to the country's development, especially in key areas.
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| Representatives of the overseas Vietnamese delegation speak at the meeting. (Photo: Thanh Long) |
Homeland Spring is not only a time for reunion but also an occasion for every Vietnamese, wherever they are, to look towards the future of the country with confidence and responsibility.
On the occasion of the New Year, the General Secretary wishes all overseas Vietnamese and their families a new year filled with health, happiness, and success; wishes for the bond between Vietnamese at home and abroad to grow stronger, working together to build a prosperous and happy Vietnam.
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| General Secretary To Lam presents gifts to overseas Vietnamese attending the Homeland Spring program. (Photo: Thanh Long) |
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| General Secretary To Lam and the delegation of distinguished overseas Vietnamese attending the Homeland Spring 2026 Program take a commemorative photo. (Photo: Thanh Long) |
