Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang met and expressed gratitude to generations of overseas Vietnamese in Denmark and Sweden.

On the afternoon of July 8, in Malmö city, Sweden, a working delegation of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese, led by Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang, had a friendly meeting with representatives of the Vietnamese community, associations, experts and intellectuals in Sweden.

Thứ trưởng Bộ Ngoại giao Lê Thị Thu Hằng gặp gỡ, tri ân các thế hệ kiều bào tại Đan Mạch và Thụy Điển

Representatives of associations, unions and youth organizations in Sweden welcomed Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang and the delegation.

Attending the meeting were Vietnamese Ambassador to Sweden Tran Van Tuan, Vietnamese Ambassador to Denmark Nguyen Le Thanh and representatives of Vietnamese associations in Sweden, notably Mr. Le Son Ha, Executive Committee Member of the Union of Vietnamese Associations in Europe, President of the Union of Vietnamese Associations in Sweden; representatives of the Vietnam Cultural Association, the Vietnamese Women's Association, the Stockholm Vietnamese Association, the Association of Science and Technology Experts, the Vietnam Business Association, the Association of the Middle-aged and Elderly, the Association of Vietnamese Chaozhou compatriots and many overseas Vietnamese, experts, intellectuals and students in Sweden.

Speaking at the meeting, Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang shared with overseas Vietnamese about the country's strong changes, emphasizing that Vietnam is comprehensively reforming, focusing on sustainable development, digital economy , science and technology and training high-quality human resources.

Scene of the working session between the Deputy Minister and community representatives in Sweden.

In recent times, the Party and State have issued four important resolutions, including Resolution 57 of the Politburo on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation, and Resolution 68 of the Politburo on private economic development. These resolutions highlight the role of Vietnamese intellectuals, experts, scientists and businessmen abroad, calling for their active participation in the country's development in the new era.

Representatives of associations and overseas Vietnamese expressed their joy and emotion at the deep concern of the Party, State and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Many specific ideas and proposals were raised to strengthen knowledge connections, support start-ups, promote the role of the younger generation, preserve cultural identity, promote people-to-people diplomacy activities, and connect science and education between Vietnam and Sweden.

Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang presents gifts to community representatives in Sweden.

According to Ambassador Tran Van Tuan, the Vietnamese community in Sweden currently has about 22,000 people, mainly living in southern Sweden, especially the Malmö area. The Vietnamese community in Sweden is considered stable, united, well-integrated, has many positive contributions to the local society and always looks towards the homeland.

The event ended in a warm, friendly atmosphere filled with love for the homeland, a vivid demonstration of the spirit of "connection - companionship - development" between the State and the Vietnamese community abroad.

Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang took a souvenir photo with representatives of associations, unions and communities in Sweden.

Then, on July 9, in Denmark, Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang and the delegation had meetings with the Vietnamese community at the headquarters of the Vietnamese Embassy in Denmark.

At the meeting, Ambassador Nguyen Le Thanh reported that the Vietnamese community in Denmark currently has about 17,000 people, has a stable life, respects local laws, is relatively highly educated; is loved by the Danes for being diligent, and integrates well into the local society. A team of Vietnamese intellectuals has been formed, is actively participating in local social life, is highly appreciated by the Danish government, and includes a number of individuals who have become famous.

The people expressed their pride and joy at the country’s transformation; their desire to contribute to the country’s development. Representatives of the Association of Vietnamese Experts and Intellectuals in Denmark (AVIDE), which brings together Vietnamese experts and intellectuals in Denmark in the fields of medicine, engineering, automation, technology, biology, etc.; reported on the activities and initiatives of the association after more than a year of establishment.

With the spirit of turning towards the Fatherland, the intellectual community in Denmark is deeply aware of its responsibility towards the major policies of the Party and State, especially Resolution 57 and the heartfelt call of General Secretary To Lam on the need for "truly special preferential policies" to attract and promote talents.

AVIDE proposes a specific cooperation model to maximize the potential of the knowledge community, the “Knowledge Satellite Network” model with the core view: “Contribution does not only mean return”.

Deputy Minister presents Vietnamese books to community representatives in Denmark.

The two parallel pillars for the operating model include the first pillar “Elite Repatriation Corridor” and the second pillar “Launching Platform for Local Knowledge Satellites”. To promote the strongest role of the association in the second pillar, AVIDE proposes 3 initiatives (green energy bridge, digitalization of healthcare and society, sustainable innovation incubator) and 2 mechanisms (financial support mechanism, connection mechanism).

Supporting Vietnamese knowledge development in Denmark is also a way to create a knowledge network on the world map, a strong resource of the country, contributing to the prosperity of both countries and further deepening the comprehensive partnership between Vietnam and Denmark.

Sharing about the characteristics of the Vietnamese community in the country, the people said that despite the ups and downs, the Vietnamese people in Denmark are always united, helping each other, and looking towards their homeland. Community connection in the coming time is very necessary with flexible and creative forms to bring the community closer.

In addition, overseas Vietnamese also made suggestions and recommendations related to teaching and learning Vietnamese; cultural exchange; support for domestic workers to work in Denmark...

Scene of the meeting between the Deputy Minister and representatives of associations, unions and communities in Denmark.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Denmark organizes more cultural activities during the Lunar New Year and Mid-Autumn Festival, not only to connect people but also to help Vietnamese children experience traditions and national identity along with the Vietnamese language.

Listening to the opinions and suggestions of overseas Vietnamese, Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang expressed her emotion and gratitude to the generations of overseas Vietnamese in Denmark, especially the elderly overseas Vietnamese who have made efforts to overcome difficulties and assert their position in the new living environment, as well as their hearts for their homeland through specific suggestions in the transformation of the country and building a strong Vietnamese community in Denmark.

The Deputy Minister emphasized that solidarity is the strength and tradition of the nation, and hoped that the Vietnamese people would continue to integrate well into the host society; highly appreciated the efforts to maintain Vietnamese language classes in the community, and supported the idea of organizing cultural activities of the Embassy and overseas Vietnamese to connect and unite the Vietnamese people and promote and introduce Vietnamese culture to Danish friends.

The Deputy Minister took a souvenir photo with representatives of associations, unions and communities in Denmark.

On this occasion, at the meetings, Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang informed about the country's new policies, including the Law on Vietnamese Nationality, which allows people of Vietnamese origin who have renounced their nationality to have more favorable conditions in regaining Vietnamese nationality.

This is a step forward demonstrating the State's deep concern for the overseas Vietnamese community, while creating conditions for overseas Vietnamese to strengthen their attachment and contribute to the country's development.

The Deputy Minister also updated and introduced to the people about annual activities such as the Vietnamese language teacher training program, overseas Vietnamese delegations visiting Truong Sa, Xuan Que Huong, etc., especially activities for overseas Vietnamese within the framework of the upcoming 80th National Day celebration on September 2.

Denmark is the second stop in Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang's working visit to Poland, Denmark, and the Netherlands from July 5-13.

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