Overseas Vietnamese Vow to Aid National Transformation

Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium and Head of the Vietnamese Mission to the EU Nguyen Huong Tra affirmed that overseas Vietnamese are an integral part of the nation and partners in its development and creation. She pledged to listen to their voices openly and responsibly and convey their recommendations to domestic authorities. This statement aligns with recent policy shifts that view overseas Vietnamese as a strategic resource for national development. The Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee has adopted a new resolution on overseas Vietnamese, renewing its policy approach to encourage their contributions to the homeland. The resolution aims to leverage the diverse skills, knowledge, and networks of overseas Vietnamese to boost Vietnam's economic growth, technological innovation, and international standing. Specifically, opportunities are expected to expand for overseas Vietnamese to contribute to the nation's transformation process through investments in Vietnam, business ventures, cooperation in education and research, and cultural exchanges. Institutional frameworks to support their return and activities in the homeland are also being strengthened. In related news, a film project exploring the journey of overseas Vietnamese to their roots is underway, offering an opportunity to reaffirm their identity and connection to their homeland. Under Vietnam's one-party system, national unity and contributions to development are prioritized, and leveraging overseas compatriots is seen as a crucial strategy to achieve national goals of economic growth and enhanced international competitiveness. In the context of complex relations with China, the network of overseas compatriots also holds strategic significance in enhancing Vietnam's international influence. Source: VietnamPlus English