In his remarks, Ambassador Dinh Toan Thang expressed hissympathies for Vietnamese expatriates over their COVID-19-induced difficulties.
He said he is proud to see the Vietnamese community in Franceintegrating well, preserving their traditional culture and tradition, andcontributing to their home nation, particularly regarding Vietnam’s response tothe pandemic.
The diplomat wished the expats a lunar new year ofhappiness, health, prosperity.
On the occasion, Thang presented the Prime Minister’s certificateof merit to the Association of Vietnamese in France (UGVF) forits outstanding achievements in consolidating and developing the Vietnamesecommunity in France. He also handed over the head of the State Committee for OverseasVietnamese Affairs’ certificates of merit to individuals and organsations withsignificant contributions to Vietnam’s COVID-19 prevention and control.
Participating associations affirmed Vietnamese people inFrance always care for their fatherland, striving to build a united and strongcommunity and joining hands in contributing to Vietnam’s development./.
