Dakar (VNA) – National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man on July 22 afternoon (local time) met with staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and members of the Vietnamese comꦜmunity in Senegal as part of his official visit to the African country.
The meeting was also attended by Vice President of the Senegalese NA Samba Dang.
According to Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria and Senegal Tran Quoc Khanh, there are currently around 3,000 Vietnamese and people of Vietnamese origin living in Senegal. Though relatively small in number, the community remains closely united, and maintains a strong connection with their homeland.
The NA Chairman's meeting with the community upon his arrival in Senegal reflects the deep care and attention of the Vietnamese Party and State for overseas Vietnamese and serves as an important source of encouragement for both embassy staff and the wider Vietnamese community.
Representatives from the organisation of Senegalese people of Vietnamese origin (Kim Hoi) expressed delight at Vietnam’s recent socio-economic achievements. They reaffirmed their commitment to serving as a bridge between the two nations and promoting Vietnamese culture in Senegal, helping to deepen bilateral ties.
Highlighting Vietnam’s strengths in agricultural processing and rice production, Kim Hoi representatives called on Vietnam to assist Senegal in these areas. They also proposed strengthening cooperation in education and training, including twinning programmes, and preserving Vietnamese cultural identity among the overseas community.
Speaking at the event, NA Chairman Man noted that his visit marks an important step in enhancing political trust and further deepening bilateral cooperation across various fields.
During the visit, he is scheduled to hold talks with Senegalese leaders, including the President and Prime Minister, and co-chair a legal-policy seminar on promoting cooperation in agriculture, trade, and investment. The two parliaments are also set to sign a cooperation agreement to create a legal framework for enhanced legislative ties.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man (central) and his spouse ( first, from left) present gifts to the Vietnamese community in Senegal. (Photo: VNA)
Updating the community on Vietnam’s situation, Chairman Man stated that after nearly 40 years of Doi Moi (Renewal), Vietnam has achieved significant progress in socio-economic development. The country's GDP has surpassed 470 billion USD, with per capita income reaching about 4,700 USD. In 2024 alone, Vietnam’s economy grew by 7.09%, outperforming ASEAN’s average and exceeding all 15 key development targets. In the first half of 2025, despite global and domestic challenges, the country maintained a robust growth rate of 7.52%. The country is striving to reach a full-year growth target of 8.3–8.5%.
He emphasised that the Vietnamese community abroad, including in Senegal, is an inseparable part of the nation. He highlighted key policies, including Politburo Resolution No. 36 and Directive No. 45, which affirm the vital role of overseas Vietnamese in national development and defence.
Praising Kim Hoi as an effective link between the two countries, he encouraged the organiation to share updated information about Vietnam with the local community, including recent efforts to streamline the state apparatus and enhance national governance. He also urged the Vietnamese embassy to enhance its support for the community, and promptly inform the Vietnamese community here about the Party's guidelines and policies./.
Samba Dang, seventh Vice President of Senegal’s National Assembly, has highlighted the historic, cultural, and strategic foundations of the Vietnam–Senegal partnership in an interview with the Vietnam News Agency on the thresholds of Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s official visit to Senegal.
Both countries have shown their special interest and clear determination in promoting bilateral relations to a new height. Therefore, the visit will not only deepen legislative ties but also serve as a catalyst to advance cooperation in various areas, including trade, agriculture, science and technology, and people-to-people exchanges.
Set against the backdrop of major political and economic developments in both nations, this visit is poised to open up new cooperation opportunities, said Vietnamese Ambassador Tran Quoc Khanh.
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