Hanoi: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 25 requested continued improvement of institutions, policies and laws relating to overseas Vietnamese (OVs) and related affairs, while creating more favourable conditions for them to participate in the country’s political, socio-economic life, and ensuring their legitimate rights, interests and aspirations. Addressing the national conference reviewing the implementation of Resolution No. 36-NQ/TW on OV affairs and guiding documents of the Party Central Committee’s Politburo and Secretariat in this field, which was connected online to 98 Vietnamese missions abroad, PM Chinh reaffirmed that overseas Vietnamese are an inseparable part of the Vietnamese nation and an important source of national strength.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the Prime Minister emphasized the significance of strengthening the legal framework to better cater to the needs and aspirations of the Vietnamese diaspora. The conference aimed to assess the progress made in implementing the policies and to identify areas that require further enhancement to support overseas Vietnamese communities effectively.

The event highlighted the government’s commitment to integrating overseas Vietnamese into the nation’s socio-economic development efforts. By ensuring their rights and interests, the government seeks to leverage the potential of the overseas Vietnamese community in contributing to the country’s growth and development. The Prime Minister urged relevant authorities to expedite the process of policy improvement and legal reforms to facilitate the active participation of overseas Vietnamese in national affairs.