Congress of Delegates of the Union of Vietnamese Associations in Europe successfully held

Also attending were Mr. Nguyen Trung Kien, Chairman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs; representatives of Vietnamese agencies in Europe and more than 200 delegates representing 24 countries and 5 collective members of the Union of Associations.

The ambassadors and representatives of diplomatic missions attending included Mr. Duong Hoai Nam, Ambassador of Vietnam to the Czech Republic; Mr. Nguyen Dac Thanh, Ambassador of Vietnam to Germany; Mr. Ha Hoang Hai, Ambassador of Vietnam to Poland; Mr. Bui Le Thai, Ambassador of Vietnam to Hungary; Mr. Pham Truong Giang, Ambassador of Vietnam to Slovakia; Mr. Pham Van Tien, Counselor of the Vietnamese Embassy in Bulgaria; Mr. Thai Xuan Dung, former Ambassador of Vietnam to the Czech Republic, and officials of the Vietnamese Embassy in the Czech Republic.

Enhancing the role and prestige of the Union of Associations

Speaking at the opening, Mr. Hoang Dinh Thang, Chairman of the Union of Vietnamese Associations in Europe, said that the Union was established on October 29, 2016 in Prague, with the initial participation of Vietnamese associations in 15 countries. After 10 years, the organization has expanded its activities and connected the community in 23 European countries.

In the second term, the Union of Vietnamese Associations in Europe continues to develop in organizational scale, expand the network of member associations and affiliated organizations, thereby consolidating the great community unity bloc and enhancing the role and prestige of the Union of Associations. The content of activities is increasingly diverse and practical, focusing on fields such as community work, social security, culture, education, people's diplomacy, economic connection and promoting the intellectual resources of Vietnamese people in Europe...

Continue to consolidate the organization, expand the gathering and strengthen great community unity

Speaking at the Congress, Vice President - General Secretary Ha Thi Nga affirmed that the Party and State of Vietnam always consistently share the view that the great national unity is a great strength, a foundation for consolidating social consensus, and also a driving force to promote national development and enhance national position in the era of national rise. In that source, the Vietnamese community abroad is an inseparable part and an important strategic resource of the country, contributing to improving the overall competitiveness of the nation.

The Party and State always have special expectations and welcome our overseas intellectuals, experts, scientists and entrepreneurs - with knowledge, vision and an open international network - to continue to be the core and pioneering force, directly contributing to key national programs and projects on science and technology, innovation, digital transformation and deep international integration.

Recognizing and appreciating the persistent efforts and important contributions of the Union of Vietnamese Associations in Europe over 10 years of construction and development, Vice President - Secretary General Ha Thi Nga said that in the past decade, the Union of Associations has gradually affirmed its role as an organization connecting and gathering Vietnamese associations in Europe, contributing to strengthening community solidarity, multiplying the good values of Vietnamese people, preserving national cultural identity and looking towards the homeland and country with specific and practical actions.

That is the spirit of "mutual affection and love", from joining hands to support the work of preventing and controlling the Covid-19 epidemic in the country, to proactively supporting people to overcome difficulties when conflicts occur in Ukraine, or activities to orient and connect overseas Vietnamese in business and trade; developing associations throughout the region. In addition, the Union has actively participated in people-to-people diplomacy, promoting the role of a bridge of friendship between the Vietnamese community and people of host countries, contributing to promoting friendly cooperative relations between Vietnam and European countries.

The 3rd Congress takes place in the context of the world and regional situation continuing to be complicated. Economic fluctuations, jobs and living costs in host countries are affecting the lives of overseas Vietnamese. That context further raises the requirement to continue to strengthen solidarity, promote the role of associations in supporting the community, stabilizing life and sustainable development" - Vice President - Secretary General Ha Thi Nga shared.

According to Vice President - General Secretary Ha Thi Nga, the successful organization of the first Great National Unity Festival in Europe on October 31st is truly a practical and meaningful activity, arousing national pride and aspirations in each overseas Vietnamese, contributing to consolidating solidarity and attachment between the Vietnamese community in Europe and their homeland and country.

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