Tokyo (VNA) – The inaugural Vietnamese Youth Forum in Japan was held in Osaka on August 9, providing a vital platform for young Vietnamese in Japan to share their aspirations and propose initiatives aimed at collectively forging a vision for the development of the Vietnamese youth community in the new era.
The forum also served as an occasion to celebrate national cultural values, review efforts to teach and promote the Vietnamese language within the Vietnamese community in Japan, encourage scientific and technological collaboration, and highlight the resilience and global integration of Vietnam’s younger generation, full of ambition to progress.
In his opening speech, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Youth Federation Central Committee Nguyen Kim Quy emphasised that the current generation of youth are not merely successors but pioneers in strengthening the bridge between Vietnam and Japan, contributing significantly to the mutual development of both countries.
He expressed confidence that with their dynamism, creativity, and forward-looking spirit, Vietnamese youth in Japan will play a pivotal role in advancing economic, cultural, and educational cooperation, while showcasing a modern and integrated Vietnam.
Chairwoman of the Vietnamese General Association in Kansai Le Thuong highlighted that the forum acts as a bridge to nurture patriotism, development aspirations, and a sense of responsibility towards the nation’s future among Vietnamese youth abroad.
She underscored that overseas Vietnamese youth are at the forefront of international exchange, knowledge sharing, promotion of Vietnamese cultural identity, and making meaningful contributions to the country’s integration and sustainable development./.
