(VOVWORLD) - The overseas Vietnamese community is an inseparable part of the Vietnamese nation and a particularly important resource for the great national unity bloc in the new era of development, said Party General Secretary To Lam.
 General Secretary To Lam speaks at the meeting. (Photo: Viet Cuong/VOV)
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At a meeting with a delegation of outstanding overseas Vietnamese participating in the “Homeland Spring 2026” program in Hanoi on Sunday, the Party General Secretary noted that in recent years, the Party and the State have consistently paid close attention to protecting the legitimate rights and interests of overseas Vietnamese, helping them stabilize their lives, integrate deeply into host countries, and preserve and promote Vietnam’s traditional cultural identity.
At the same time, the Party and the State have always listened to and valued the opinions and contributions of overseas Vietnamese in the process of national policymaking, particularly policies related to overseas Vietnamese affairs.
 General Secretary To Lam and delegates attending the "Homeland Spring 2026" program. (Photo: Viet Cuong/VOV) |
He expressed his hope that overseas compatriots would continue to play their role as bridges in strengthening friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and other countries.
He also voiced his confidence that Vietnamese people at home and abroad would further uphold their patriotism, resilience and aspirations for development, thereby consolidating the strength of the great national unity bloc, the most important foundation for ensuring political stability, socio-economic development, and the firm protection of national independence and sovereignty from an early stage and from afar.
 General Secretary To Lam presents gifts to overseas Vietnamese. (Photo: Viet Cuong/VOV) |
Mr. To Lam said: “The Vietnamese Party and State always welcome and create favorable conditions for overseas Vietnamese experts, intellectuals, scientists and entrepreneurs to contribute more to the country’s development, especially in key areas critical to the new phase of national growth. The Party and the State will continue to refine policies for overseas Vietnamese and enhance international cooperation to safeguard their legitimate rights and interests, enabling them to live and work in their host countries.”