Also attending were Politburo member, Secretary of Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen; Leaders of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, Office of the President, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ho Chi Minh City and 100 outstanding overseas Vietnamese, representing 1800 overseas Vietnamese returning to attend the 2024 Hometown Spring Program coordinated by the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City Organized by the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese (Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
In 2023, the world will witness many unpredictable changes, beyond forecasts. However, under the leadership of the Party and State, and the consensus of the entire Vietnamese people, including more than 6 million compatriots abroad, our country has steadfastly overcome difficulties and achieved many achievements. important and comprehensive achievements in all fields, especially maintaining economic development momentum, ensuring social security, maintaining independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and achieving foreign affairs. Historically significant achievements contribute to enhancing the image, stature, prestige and position of Vietnam in the international arena.
President Vo Van Thuong and his wife, overseas Vietnamese and the delegation respectfully offered fragrant incense sticks and fresh flowers to the great President Ho Chi Minh to express their deep gratitude for his efforts and sacrifices. He forgot himself for the people and for the country of Uncle Ho - he devoted his whole life to the cause of fighting for national liberation, class liberation and human liberation; a shining example of revolutionary heroism, of fighting solidarity, of revolutionary ethics: Loyalty to the country, filial piety to the people; love people; thriftiness, integrity, impartiality and a pure international spirit.
President Vo Van Thuong and the delegation offered incense and flowers to President Ton Duc Thang, who founded the Red Congress organization, meeting the urgent needs of the struggle movement of the Vietnamese working class in the first decades of the 20th century…
Next, according to the traditional customs of the nation, at Nha Rong Wharf, President Vo Van Thuong, prominent leaders and overseas Vietnamese together performed the fish release ceremony to see off Mr. Cong and Mr. Tao to worship the heavens. , with the meaning of "fish crossing Vu Mon", symbolizing sublimation, the spirit of overcoming difficulties, perseverance and perseverance to achieve success. This is also an activity for the Vietnamese community around the world to remember their roots and Vietnamese culture.
No matter where they are or what they do, overseas Vietnamese always look towards the Fatherland, always promoting the strength of the great national unity bloc, together with the entire Vietnamese people, determined to successfully implement goals and targets. , mission; overcome all difficulties and challenges, promote potential and advantages, continue to develop strongly and sustainably in the cause of building and protecting the Fatherland.
At Nha Rong Wharf, President Vo Van Thuong and his wife also met, warmly visited, encouraged and wished a Happy New Year to typical overseas Vietnamese returning to the country on this occasion.
Also this morning, President Vo Van Thuong and the delegation offered flowers and spent a moment of silence in memory of President Ho Chi Minh at President Ho Chi Minh Monument Park on Nguyen Hue Street, District 1.
