The Party leader commended the affection and contributions of the overseas Vietnamese community to the homeland and expressed his pride in the community's robust development, both in size and influence. He acknowledged the active participation of associations of Vietnamese businesses, professionals and intellectuals abroad in connecting with their roots, forming an extensive network that links Vietnamese people at home and abroad. He affirmed that, in addition to domestic efforts, the Party and State highly value the invaluable contributions of overseas Vietnamese people worldwide. At the meeting, overseas Vietnamese representatives expressed their gratitude for the Party’s and State's attention, as well as the personal support of the General Secretary, towards their communities. They also put forth various proposals and recommendations to support Vietnam's development goals in the years to come./.