Speaking at the event, Hoang Dinh Thang, Chairman of the Union of Vietnamese Associations in Europe, highlighted the community’s resilience in overcoming challenges and its vital role in fostering cooperation between Vietnam and Europe.
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse join the Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic during the Homeland Spring program in Prague. |
Tran Van Dang, Chairman of the Vietnamese Association in the Czech Republic, said that the community, supported by Vietnam’s State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese and the Vietnamese Embassy, has engaged in various activities to maintain their traditional identity and make contributions to the homeland.
Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Duong Hoai Nam highlighted the contributions by the community to the development of the Vietnam-Czech Republic relations.
Addressing the event, PM Pham Minh Chinh praised the Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic for their perseverance and integration into local society. He described them as a vital link in Vietnam-Czech relations.
He updated the community on the country’s domestic situation, highlighting significant achievements across all sectors despite numerous challenges. Vietnam successfully met all 15 socio-economic development targets for 2024, surpassing projections in 12 of them. The country recorded a GDP growth rate of 7.09%, with a GDP value of 476 billion USD, placing it among the 35 largest economies globally. The nation continued to maintain macroeconomic stability, control inflation, and ensure major economic balances, he said.
The PM emphasized Vietnam’s consistent policy of independence and self-reliance, noting that the country has established diplomatic relations with 194 nations and built strategic, comprehensive, and enhanced strategic partnerships with 32 countries, including all permanent members of the United Nations Security Council. Vietnam is also an active member of more than 70 regional and international organizations, he added.
The Government leader affirmed that national sovereignty, territorial integrity, security, and defense have remained firmly protected, with defense capabilities continually strengthened. He also recognized the significant contributions of overseas Vietnamese to the nation’s success, describing them as “an inseparable part and an important resource of the Vietnamese nation.”
Outlining key tasks for 2025, a year of significant national celebrations and political events, he urged overseas Vietnamese, including those in the Czech Republic and Europe, to continue joining their fellows at home to develop the nation and supporting Vietnam’s development goals for 2030 and 2045.
He also announced that Prague will host the first great national solidarity festival abroad, reflecting the government’s recognition of the Vietnamese community’s achievements and contributions
PM Pham Minh Chinh encouraged the community to remain united, promoted mutual support, and comply with local laws. He expressed his confidence that the Vietnamese community will continue to thrive and uphold their cultural identity, affirming the role and position in the host country.
The evening concluded with vibrant performances of traditional Vietnamese music and an early Tet celebration. Attendees enjoyed the warmth and nostalgia of Vietnamese culture, with traditional songs, laughter, and Tet delicacies recreating the festive spirit of home.
Source: VNA