Bangkok (VNA) – The Vietnam Embassy in Thailandand the Consulate General of Vietnam in Thailand’s Khon Kaen on February 26 hada meeting with representatives of the Vietnamese community in the host country tolearn of overseas Vietnamese’ concerns and strengthen coordination to make it stronger and more united.
Speaking at the meeting, Consul General Chu Duc Dung saidthat for years, the community helped connect overseasVietnamese, promote patriotic traditions, preserve the national culturalidentity, and maintain the teaching/learning of the Vietnamese language inThailand.
He asked the associations to work out plans to promotesolidarity, support overseas Vietnamese and engage them in community activitiesand movements toward the homeland.
Concluding the meeting, Ambassador Phan Chi Thanh affirmedthat the Vietnamese representative offices in Thailand will try tosupport overseas Vietnamese to establish cultural centres, organise community activities,and continue to promote the teaching and learning of the Vietnamese in the host country,especially for the younger generation.
He also called on the associations to continue promotingtheir role in uniting and connecting overseas Vietnamese, as well asmaintaining their image as a model outstanding Vietnamese community for those allover the world./.