Vietnam has seen considerable progress in OV affairs in all aspects, said Dang Minh Khoi, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and  Chairman of the State Committee on Overseas Vietnamese Affairs.

According to Mr. Khoi, “The overseas Vietnamese community has been growing with improved role, position and prestige in the host countries. They have been becoming one of important resources greatly contributing to the national construction, protection, development, and international integration.”

He added, “The associations of OVs continue to be consolidated to boost solidarity in the community, preserve and spread the traditional cultural characteristics, and truly act as a bridge between Vietnam and other nations.”

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh presents badges to outstanding individuals for their contributions to Vietnam's diplomatic cause. (Photo: Bao Trang/VOV5)

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh spoke highly of practical contributions from Vietnamese people abroad to national construction and defense

“Over the past 5 years, the Directive has been well implemented. The policy ‘Overseas Vietnamese are an inseparable part and a resource of the Vietnamese nation’ has come to life. Overseas Vietnamese affairs continue to be a key pillar in the Vietnamese Party and State’s foreign policy,” said Mr. Minh.