OV community in Canada urged to strengthen links with local businesses
(VOVWORLD) - A delegation of the Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs led by Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang on Tuesday concluded a working visit to Canada, where the delegation met with Vietnamese people on the east and west coasts of Canada.
 Deputy Foreign Minister and Chairwoman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang (5th from left) , and OVs in Canada pose for a group photo. (Photo: Ha Linh)
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During their 4-day visit, Hang briefed OVs on recent developments in Vietnam and addressed some of their concerns about the revised Land Law, the Law on Nationality, and issues related to islands, programs for OVs, and human resources.
OVs were informed about activities organized in Vietnam for the Vietnamese community abroad, including Spring Homeland, visits to Truong Sa Island, and summer camps for OV youth.
The delegation also worked with the Consulate General of Vietnam in Vancouver, the Vietnam-Canada Business Association, and the 88 Supermarket chain, which helps many Vietnamese enterprises export their goods to Canada.
According to Deputy Minister Hang, OVs made specific proposals to connect Canadian and Vietnamese businesses, provide vocational training to Vietnamese wishing to work in Canada, and establish professional associations for Vietnamese people in Canada.