A Seas and Islands Week will be held in June with many activities designed to enhance women’s engagement in environmental protection and promote gender equality in sea-related activities, in line with the theme of the World Oceans Day (June 8) this year.
The promulgation of Resolution 36-NQ/TW on the marine economic development strategy illustrates Vietnam’s broad strategic vision of turning the country into a strong maritime nation.
The Government should encourage the overseas Vietnamese community to
play a more active role in developing the nation, Deputy Minister of
Foreign Affairs Nguyen Thanh Son told media on May 16.
State President Truong Tan Sang has praised overseas Vietnamese (OVs)
throughout the world for their significant contributions to
socio-economic development and charitable activities in the homeland.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Liaison Boards for
Overseas Vietnamese Affairs need to hold regular meetings with overseas
Vietnamese to reflect their aspirations and suggestions towards
competent agencies as well as promote their role in promoting
people-to-people exchanges and introducing Vietnamese culture to
international friends.
Environment
