Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed relevant ministries and agencies to continue improvement of institutions, policies and laws relating to overseas Vietnamese (OVs) and related affairs, while creating more favorable conditions for them to participate in the country’s political, socio-economic life, and ensuring their legitimate rights, interests and aspirations.
He made the instruction while chairing the national conference held in Hanoi on December 25 to review the implementation of the Politburo's Resolution No. 36-NQ/TW of March 26, 2004 (Resolution 36), on OV affairs.
The conference was connected online to 98 Vietnamese missions abroad.
Resolution 36 is the Party’s first document giving comprehensive strategic guidance on OV affairs in the context of deeper international integration.
PM Chinh reaffirmed that overseas Vietnamese are an inseparable part of the Vietnamese nation and an important source of national strength. He spoke highly of contributions by the Vietnamese community abroad to the national construction and development.
The Government leader emphasized the need to continuously innovate OV-related affairs in the new context through creative and effective approaches, develop modern digital communication channels to connect them with the homeland, create the most favourable working environment and preferential policies to attract Vietnamese intellectuals and experts, and promote their role in connecting and attracting investments to the country.
Relevant agencies must continue to effectively carry out citizen protection, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Vietnamese communities overseas, especially in difficult areas or conflict and disaster zones, the PM said.
There are currently nearly 6.5 million Vietnamese people living in over 130 countries and territories.
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