PM Chinh meets Vietnamese community in Netherlands
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hailed the achievements of the Vietnamese community in the Netherlands, one of the largest Vietnamese communities in Europe at his meeting with representatives of the community on December 11 (local time) as part of his visit to the European country.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 11 met representatives of the Vietnamese community in the Netherlands. (VNA: Photo)
Amsterdam (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hailed the achievements of the Vietnamese community in the Netherlands, one of the largest Vietnamese communities in Europe at his meeting with representatives of the community on December 11 (local time) as part of his visit to the European country.
The PM said the community has become an important bridge connecting the two countries, helping bring Vietnamese goods to the Netherlands and other markets in Europe.
He hoped that the Vietnamese community will keep growing, fulfill their citizen duties in the host country, and become an exemplary community and the pride of Vietnam.
PM Chinh took the occasion to inform the overseas Vietnamese about the country’s national protection, construction and development, affirming that “our country has never had such opportunities, potential, position and international prestige like today”.
Vietnamese Ambassador to the Netherlands Pham Viet Anh said that the more than 25,000-strong Vietnamese community in the Netherlands is well integrated in the host society, have stable living conditions and receives positive assessment from the local government.
In particular, the community always looks to the homeland, preserves the national cultural identity through opening Vietnamese language classes, and actively participates in investment, business, education and technology transfer with domestic agencies and organisations.
Vice president of the Vietnamese Association in the Netherlands Ngo Bich Ngoc expressed her delight as Vietnam is working to expand the teaching and honouring of the Vietnamese language around the world.
She hoped that the Government, relevant ministries and agencies further improve the form and method of Vietnamese language teaching and learning following the conditions of Vietnamese communities around the world.
She suggested the Government open more forums and common communication channels so that overseas Vietnamese༒ around the world and t🐼hose in the country can exchange with each other, contributing to the national construction./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s upcoming official visit to the Netherlands aims to promote, tighten and elevate the comprehensive cooperative partnership between Vietnam and the European country, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to the Netherlands Pham Viet Anh.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrived at Amsterdam on December 10 afternoon (local time) to start his official visit to the Netherlands at the invitation of Prime Minister Mark Rutte.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited Brainport Eindhoven, considered the Silicon Valley of Europe, in Eindhoven city of the Netherlands’ North Brabant province on December 11, as part of his official visit to the European country.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited North Brabant province of the Netherlands on December 11, as part of his official visit to the European country.
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The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 11 met representatives of the Vietnamese community in the Netherlands. (VNA: Photo) 
