Sydney (VNA) – The Vietnamese Party and State’s efforts to launch forums for overseas Vietnamese (OVs) to voice opinions on major national issues reflect an “open, progressive and consistent mindset” in policies toward them, President of the Australia-Vietnam Talent Network (AVTN) Hannah Vu said.
Talking with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) in Sydney, Vu said seeking OVs’ feedback on Party resolutions, 14th National Party Congress’s draft documents, and major policies and guidelines demonstrates the Party and State’s increasingly “proactive and receptive” stance on listening to their voices.
These forums repeatedly underscore a core message that the Party and State regard OVs as an inseparable part of the Vietnamese nation and a vital resource for national development, she said.
According to her, being consulted not only carries socio-political significance but also fosters an emotional bond with the homeland.
On recent consultation rounds, Vu praised many discussion topics as “on target and relevant”, directly addressing concerns such as the Land Law, private sector policies, innovation, science and technology, and measures to attract OV intellectuals, which are highly practical.
To enhance the impact of future engagements, Vu recommended greater emphasis on two-way dialogue and more transparent feedback mechanisms, enabling participants to see how their input shapes actual policy outcomes.
Personally, Vu, a Vietnamese professional based in Australia for many years, reaffirmed her dedication to serving as a bridge between the two countries in education and training, academic cooperation, science and technology, and people-to-people exchanges. She expressed eagerness to connect Vietnamese intellectuals, students, and entrepreneurs in Australia, facilitating knowledge sharing and projecting an image of a dynamic, well-integrated and trustworthy Vietnam.
Vu proposed that the Party and State continue with institutional reforms concerning OV affairs, allowing deeper OV involvement in Vietnam’s socio-political and economic life.
Commenting on the Vietnamese community in Australia’s response to the Party and State’s policies, she noted widespread enthusiasm and a strong consensus, especially around policies on global integration, economic development, education, and science and technology.
OVs are always ready to share professional expertise, support investment linkages and trade promotion, preserve Vietnamese culture and language, spread the national image, and contribute to social welfare activities at home, she affirmed.
She further observed that many OVs, especially younger members, wish to be involved more deeply in policy consultation from an early stage, drawing on their real-world experiences and global insights.
Such early input would enrich domestic policies with diverse perspectives attuned to global trends, ultimately supporting Vietnam’s long-term sustainable development, she said./.
