Project 1797: Correct policy, promoting Vietnamese products abroad

The conference to summarize 5 years of implementing Project 1797 was co-chaired and organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs - State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese and Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee - Photo: State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese

On the morning of April 27, in Nha Trang city ( Khanh Hoa province), a conference was held to summarize 5 years of implementing the Project "Mobilizing Vietnamese people abroad to participate in introducing, consuming products and distribution channels of Vietnamese goods abroad in the period of 2020-2024" according to Decision No. 1797/QD-TTg dated December 12, 2019 of the Prime Minister (Project 1797).

The conference was attended by nearly 250 delegates in person and online from nearly 20 locations.

Speaking at the opening of the conference, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang emphasized Project 1797 has been implemented strongly, comprehensively and effectively. The results of the Project implementation not only strongly promote exports , one of the main growth drivers of the economy , but also contribute to conveying the image, culture and identity of the nation to many international friends, thereby making an important contribution to the overall achievements in socio-economic development of the country .

The Party and State always attach importance to the contributions and resources of the Vietnamese community abroad. Many policies and guidelines have been adopted by the Party and State, with the consistent spirit that Vietnamese people abroad are an inseparable part and a resource of the Vietnamese ethnic community, and an important factor contributing to strengthening the cooperative relationship between our country and other countries in the world.

Delegates attending the conference - Photo: State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese

Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the People's Committee of Khanh Hoa province Nguyen Tan Tuan affirmed that after 5 years of implementing the Project, many key products of localities, including typical products of Khanh Hoa province, such as bird's nest, agarwood, seafood, coffee, textiles, agricultural products, etc. have been promoted for export and distribution to demanding markets (EU, Japan, etc.), and are present in prestigious distribution systems in many countries.

Through this event, Khanh Hoa hopes that overseas Vietnamese will continue to pay more attention, support, introduce, advise, and act as a bridge to help products and industries of the province in particular, the South Central provinces and the whole country in general to enter the international market , connect trade; support key investment projects of the province in the coming time.

The conference recorded more than 20 enthusiastic presentations and speeches, affirming the correct policy in promoting Vietnamese products abroad.

Delegates emphasized that the diversification of distribution channels, especially in demanding, emerging and potential markets, is identified as an inevitable trend and urgent requirement today. This is also an area where overseas Vietnamese have strengths in experience, knowledge and networks, and can effectively support in consulting, connecting domestic and foreign resources, and effectively contribute to expanding the export market of Vietnamese goods.

In fact, many overseas Vietnamese businesses have successfully distributed Vietnamese goods in markets such as Canada, the US, Japan, Poland, the Czech Republic, Thailand, etc., contributing to building the national brand. Vietnamese products not only serve the Vietnamese community but are increasingly favored by local consumers.

Signing ceremony of memorandum of understanding on cooperation between Vietnamese businesses, organizations and individuals abroad and domestic partners - Photo: State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese

The conference also noted many recommendations and proposals to support the overseas Vietnamese community to further promote its role in the socio-economic development of the country and localities. In particular, delegates emphasized the need to strengthen connection and trade promotion activities between domestic enterprises and overseas Vietnamese businessmen, creating conditions for Vietnamese goods to better access the international market.

At the conference, Vietnamese associations, businesses and overseas Vietnamese with common interests actively met, exchanged and connected for cooperation. Leaders of Khanh Hoa province, representatives of ministries, branches and localities witnessed Vietnamese enterprises and associations and overseas Vietnamese signing 6 memorandums of understanding on cooperation in various fields.

Source: https://baochinhphu.vn/de-an-1797-chu-truong-dung-dan-thuc-day-quang-ba-san-pham-viet-ra-nuoc-ngoai-102250427121453233.htm