Expressing his delight at the strong growth of the group and their associations in the host nation, President Vo Van Thuong said their operations have helped boost the role and position of Vietnamese people in the U.K. and make effective contribution to Vietnam’s development and the nurturing of the Vietnam - U.K. friendship. He also lauded the communities’ activities toward the home country, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic and for charity programs.
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State President Vo Van Thuong (center) presents a gift to the Association of Overseas Vietnamese in the U.K. |
The Vietnamese Party and State consider the Vietnamese expatriate community an indispensable part, the leader stated, saying he hopes the group will integrate well into the host nation, overcome difficulties, and obtain further successes.
Highlighting Vietnam’s consistent foreign diplomatic policy of independence, self-reliance and openness and the significance of the Vietnam - U.K. relations, the President said the sides are stepping up cooperation in all fields toward an upgrade of their ties in the time to come.
The U.K. has many areas of strength and potential for the promotion of the bilateral collaboration such as industry, education, finance, currency, and pharmaceuticals, President Vo Van Thuong noted.
He affirmed his current visit aims to consolidate and reinforce the nations’ ties, political trust, and cooperation across all sectors.
At the gathering, Ambassador Nguyen Hoang Long said there are approximately 100,000 Vietnamese living, studying, and working across the U.K., mostly in the capital.
He unveiled that the embassy and overseas Vietnamese associations are implementing a series of plans and programs to introduce Vietnam in London and several other major cities in the U.K. in marking the 50th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic relations this year.
Source: VNA