There are currently nearly 6.5 million Vietnamese people living in over 130 countries and territories.

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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