Rome (VNA) – The Association of Vietnamese inMalta has freshly been set up, representing the community of about 400 people.
The establishment ceremony took place in Malta on August 14, debuting its executive committee.
Chairman Nguyen Hoai Nam and Secretary Nguyen Thi Nhan said the association aims to promote mutual supportwithin the growing community.
Addressing the ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy andMalta Duong Hai Hung stated the Party and State always pay attention to theaffairs of overseas Vietnamese, with policies targeting the group increasingly improved.
The diplomat held that the new association will gather the Vietnamesecommunity there, protect their legitimate rights and interests, support them in lifeand integration into the host country, and preserve and promote Vietnam’s traditionalculture.
Hung said the association will connect the group with theirhome country and help develop further the sound friendship and cooperationbetween Vietnam and Malta.
The number of Vietnamese in Malta is increasing, as the Europeancountry boasts potential for investment, employment and learning./.
