On the afternoon of January 19, General Secretary To Lam welcomed a delegation of nearly 1,000 overseas Vietnamese representatives from more than 40 countries attending the Xuan Que Huong (Homeland Spring) 2025 program.

Acknowledging the diaspora’s contributions

General Secretary To Lam emphasized that the pinnacle of Vietnam's rising era is a prosperous and strong nation, built on socialist values, standing shoulder to shoulder with the world’s great powers.

The General Secretary commended the dedication and affection of overseas Vietnamese for their homeland. He expressed pride in their growing influence and achievements globally, particularly through networks of entrepreneurs, experts, and intellectuals that foster strong connections with Vietnam.

Reflecting on Vietnam’s progress in 2024, he noted that despite challenges, the country achieved significant milestones across economic, social, defense, and diplomatic domains. Reforms in institutional frameworks, human resource development, and infrastructure were accelerated, while foreign relations continued to shine, elevating Vietnam’s international standing.

Efforts to streamline political and administrative structures under Resolution 18 have enhanced the efficiency and responsiveness of Vietnam’s governance systems, meeting the nation’s developmental needs.

Vision for a rising era

The General Secretary stressed that Vietnam’s collective mission is to ensure a prosperous, strong, and equitable society under the leadership of the Communist Party.

"Every Vietnamese citizen must unite, leveraging opportunities and overcoming challenges to drive comprehensive and robust national development,” he said.

Highlighting the contributions of overseas Vietnamese, he acknowledged their vital role in Vietnam’s progress. He cited the newly issued Resolution 57 by the Politburo, which prioritizes breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation, inviting participation from domestic and international experts.

National Assembly initiatives for overseas Vietnamese

On the same day, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man also met with representatives of the overseas Vietnamese delegation.

With around six million Vietnamese living in over 130 countries, the diaspora is considered an inseparable part of the nation and a crucial bridge between Vietnam and the world. In 2024, remittances sent by overseas Vietnamese amounted to approximately $16 billion.

The National Assembly has enacted policies to facilitate investment and business opportunities for both domestic and overseas Vietnamese.

Many legislative measures have been introduced to encourage expatriates to return and engage in production, business, and social activities.

Chairman Tran Thanh Man emphasized the importance of leveraging the expertise of overseas Vietnamese to contribute to Vietnam’s new era of accelerated development, particularly in legislation and policymaking.

He called on the diaspora to play a leading role in fostering international collaboration, technology transfer, and innovative entrepreneurship.

He also urged them to preserve and promote Vietnam’s cultural heritage globally, including maintaining the Vietnamese language and spreading traditional cultural values.

Tran Thuong