On the afternoon of May 19 (local time), right after arriving in Hiroshima to begin his working trip to attend the expanded G7 Summit and work in Japan, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with the Vietnamese community in Japan.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets with the Vietnamese community in Japan.
Sharing with the people, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed his delight at the dynamic development of the Vietnamese community in Japan, especially in the past 10 years. Currently, the Vietnamese community in Japan accounts for about 10% of the total number of Vietnamese people abroad.
Reviewing the major milestones in the Vietnam-Japan relationship in history, with such imprints as Hoi An ancient town, the Eastern Travel movement in the early 20th century, etc., the Prime Minister affirmed that the Vietnam-Japan relationship has gone through many ups and downs, has many predestined relationships and is currently at its best stage in history since the establishment of diplomatic relations, with high trust. The two countries' senior leaders regularly maintain visits and contacts at international and regional forums. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio have had 5 meetings to promote the relationship between the two countries.
Japan is Vietnam's leading economic partner, the largest ODA donor, the second largest labor partner, the third largest investor, the third largest tourism partner, and the fourth largest trade partner. The two countries also share similar positions and coordinate closely and effectively in multilateral forums.
Appreciating the enthusiastic, responsible and practical opinions of overseas Vietnamese at the meeting, the Prime Minister assigned research agencies to absorb recommendations and proposals to concretize them into mechanisms and policies.
Informing the people about the process of protecting, building and developing the country, the Prime Minister said that after more than 35 years of renovation, in 2022, GDP growth reached more than 8%, per capita income reached nearly 4,110 USD and GDP reached 409 billion USD. Vietnam rose 12 places in the World Happiness Report 2023. National defense and security were maintained; the country's position and role in the international arena were constantly enhanced.
The Prime Minister stated that the Party and State always consider overseas Vietnamese an important and inseparable part, a driving force for the country's development. This is demonstrated through Resolution No. 36, Directive No. 45, and Conclusion No. 12 of the Politburo on work with overseas Vietnamese, which are institutionalized by legal regulations.
The Party, State and Government have the responsibility to create the most favorable conditions and respect the legitimate rights and interests of the Vietnamese community abroad, and the Vietnamese community abroad also has the responsibility to always turn towards the homeland and the country.
The Prime Minister hopes that overseas Vietnamese will build a prosperous and happy life for each person and each family, contribute to community building and contribute to the cause of building and defending the Fatherland.
The Prime Minister welcomed and asked the people to promote the spirit of innovation and creativity; contribute ideas to the Party and State on mechanisms and policies; and hope that the people will continue to maintain and promote national pride and confidence, the spirit of solidarity, "help each other in times of need", overcome all difficulties and challenges to rise up and assert themselves; and contribute to strengthening the relationship between Vietnam and Japan.
The Prime Minister hopes that overseas Vietnamese will build a prosperous and happy life for each person and each family, contribute to building the community and contributing to the cause of building and defending the Fatherland. "Anyone who can contribute to their homeland and country is valuable and worthy of respect," said the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister requested that embassies, diplomatic missions, embassy officials and staff treat relatives as family members in handling related work.
The Prime Minister affirmed that our tradition is to strive to rise up, overcome challenges, and assert ourselves in every difficult and challenging moment. This has been nurtured through historical periods, from patriotism, love for the nation, and from the spirit and strength of solidarity. "We must always nurture patriotism in the overseas Vietnamese community through the generations," said the Prime Minister.
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