Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his wife meet with the Vietnamese community in Kuwait

The Prime Minister sent his regards to the Vietnamese community in Kuwait, affirming that the Government always accompanies and creates conditions for overseas Vietnamese to stabilize their lives and contribute to the relationship between the two countries.

Within the framework of the official visit to the State of Kuwait, on the evening of November 16, in the capital city of Kuwait, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his wife Le Thi Bich Tran and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation met with staff of Vietnamese representative agencies and the Vietnamese community in Kuwait.

Reporting to the Prime Minister and the working delegation, Vietnamese Ambassador to Kuwait Nguyen Duc Thang said that although the number is not large, the Vietnamese community in Kuwait is actively contributing to the economic development and social life of Kuwait. They work in many different fields, including many Vietnamese experts who have worked for many years in Kuwait's core oil and gas sector and a number of international oil and gas corporations.

The Vietnamese community in Kuwait always maintains its national cultural identity, builds the image of dynamic, friendly Vietnamese people who comply with local laws. People are always proud of Vietnam's development achievements and the country's position. Along with effectively implementing tasks to serve the goal of promoting Vietnam - Kuwait relations, the Vietnamese Embassy in Kuwait regularly organizes activities to connect, care for, protect citizens and communities and connect the community with the homeland, contributing to building the homeland and the country.

Representatives of the Vietnamese community in Kuwait expressed their joy and pride in welcoming the Prime Minister and his wife; thanked the Party and State for always paying attention to the Vietnamese community abroad; affirmed that each individual strives to be an "ambassador" of Vietnam's image, not only working and residing, but also being a cultural and economic bridge between Vietnam and the host country.

Expressing joy and pride in the country's development achievements, affirming their willingness to contribute to fostering the Vietnam - Kuwait relationship, as well as socio-economic development, building their homeland and country, they requested the Party and State to continue creating conditions for overseas Vietnamese to have easier access to online public services, open direct flights between the two countries, have more open visa policies, strengthen the promotion of tourism and culture in the area, and develop more strongly products suitable for the Middle East market such as high-end beach tourism, family vacations, shopping, health care, beauty, especially Halal cuisine to meet the needs of Muslim tourists...

Mr. Nguyen Kim Long - senior expert of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), reported the great potential for oil and gas cooperation between the two countries, affirming that the big bright spot in the relationship between the two countries is the sharp increase in trade turnover, Vietnamese goods and products are starting to appear more and more on the shelves. Student Duong Thuy Linh, on behalf of Vietnamese students in Kuwait, promised that each student will contribute to building bridges and fostering a sustainable and widespread friendship network between the two countries. Ms. Vuong Thi Van Anh, flight attendant of Kuwait Airways, affirmed that Kuwaiti people have very good feelings and admire Vietnam, which is an extremely important foundation to help Vietnam become a beloved tourist destination.

Exchanging to gain a deeper understanding of the life, work, study, work, integration into the local society, as well as the thoughts and feelings of the Vietnamese community in Kuwait, speaking at the meeting, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed his joy at meeting the people, with the warm feelings of "national love, compatriotism", Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, on behalf of the Party and State leaders, General Secretary To Lam, conveyed to the community warm greetings, affectionate regards and sincere feelings from home.

Informing the people about the Vietnam - Kuwait relationship, the Prime Minister said that Kuwait is the first country in the Gulf Cooperation Council and one of the first Middle Eastern countries to establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam right after Vietnam's reunification in 1975. The two sides always respect, support, and assist each other, and share views on many international and regional issues.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his wife met with officials, staff of the Embassy and the Vietnamese community in Kuwait. Photo: VNA

The Prime Minister said that his visit to Kuwait is of great significance in the context of the good friendship and effective cooperation between Vietnam and Kuwait. The two sides will discuss upgrading the bilateral relationship to a new level and sign many important cooperation agreements.

Informing about the country's situation after 80 years of national independence, experiencing countless difficulties and hardships of war, embargo and after nearly 40 years of implementing the renovation process, the Prime Minister said that from a poor and backward country, Vietnam now ranks 32nd in the world, with its happiness index increasing by 37 places in the past 5 years. Vietnam and its people are increasingly respected by the world. Recently, there have been many important events in the country, many large cultural activities have been organized, allowing people to enjoy the country's achievements.

Since the beginning of the year, in the context of the complicated and unpredictable developments in the world and the region, with more difficulties and challenges than opportunities and advantages, the domestic socio-economic situation in 2025 continues to record positive results, each year better than the previous year. It is expected to achieve and exceed 15/15 main socio-economic targets in 2025.

Macroeconomic stability is maintained, economic and social infrastructure has many breakthroughs, administrative reform and improvement of the investment and business environment are promoted, people's lives are constantly improved, politics and society are stable, social security is concerned, national defense and security are strengthened, sovereignty and territorial integrity are maintained, foreign affairs and international integration are increasingly deep, substantial, effective and become bright spots.

The Prime Minister affirmed that the country's great achievements in the past and present have all had the contributions, sympathy and active support of the Vietnamese community around the world, including the community in Kuwait.

Sharing with the people about the two 100-year strategic goals, the Prime Minister said that the Politburo has just issued and organized the implementation of many important strategic resolutions to bring the country into a new era of development: rich, prosperous, civilized and happy.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his wife presented souvenirs to officials and staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Kuwait. Photo: Nhan Dan

Appreciating the Vietnamese community in Kuwait for its solidarity, mutual love, and stable life and good integration into the local society, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stated that the Party and State always care about the community, considering the Vietnamese community abroad, including the Vietnamese in Kuwait, as an inseparable part, as flesh and blood, as an important resource of the Vietnamese people. The Party and State have had many policies related to Vietnamese people abroad to support, care for, ensure the rights, interests and most favorable conditions for the community.

Requiring relevant ministries and branches, especially the Vietnamese Embassy in countries, including Kuwait, to develop methods and have community connection addresses so that people can contact and connect, especially in times of difficulty and need for help, as well as together build an increasingly better community; actively contribute to the development of the homeland and the country and to bilateral relations, the Prime Minister will propose to the leaders of the host country to continue to pay attention and create favorable conditions for the Vietnamese community in Kuwait to live, work stably, integrate well and become a bridge of friendship to promote relations between the two countries.

Acknowledging and sharing the aspirations and suggestions of the people, the Prime Minister directed domestic agencies to implement more drastic measures to meet the legitimate aspirations of the people. In particular, the Prime Minister paid special attention to opening a direct flight route between Vietnam and Kuwait; having an open and convenient visa policy; providing information on investment, trade and tourism promotion; and exploiting the Halal market.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his wife with members of the Vietnamese community in Kuwait. Photo: Nhan Dan

The Prime Minister asked people to continue to unite and build a strong and developing community with a high role and position in society; preserve and promote the national cultural identity and Vietnamese language; strive to study, work well, and take advantage of learning to contribute to the country's development. Associations continue to promote the role of connecting overseas Vietnamese and building a network of Vietnamese businesses in the host country.

On this occasion, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his wife presented gifts from their homeland to encourage the community in Kuwait.

Source: https://vtv.vn/thu-tuong-pham-minh-chinh-va-phu-nhan-gap-go-cong-dong-nguoi-viet-nam-o-kuwait-100251117051727413.htm