PartyGeneral Secretary Nong Duc Manh made the remark while receivingoutstanding OVs from all parts of the world who have returned to thehome country to attend millennial celebrations in Thang Long-Hanoi.
The leader said he hoped OVs would continue upholding the tradition ofpatriotism and strengthen unity to build their communities and aprosperous Vietnam with a worthy position in the internationalarena.
The new situation has posed opportunities andchallenges to the country, so all Vietnamese people, both at home andabroad, must do their utmost for the common cause, he stressed.
Having affirmed that OVs are an integral part of the Vietnamesenation, Manh urged them to make recommendations on the draft documentsto be submitted to the 11 th National Party Congress, therebycontributing to the goal of a rich people, a strong nation, ademocratic, equal and civilised society.
The Partychief also noted with pleasure that many OVs have successfullyinvested and done business in Vietnam , while a number of OV artistshave organised practical activities towards the Fatherland.
Representatives of the OVs said they were delighted to witness thehuge achievements Vietnam has recorded during the renewal processand national construction, citing the ongoing celebrations as evidence.
They thanked the Party and State for their care andsharing of the difficulties and aspirations of OVs and promised tocontribute more to the development of the home country.
The same day, President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front's Central Committee Huynh Dam met with 200 overseas Vietnamese from 34 countries and territories who went home for the 1,000th founding anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi./.