OVs deliver gifts to children on Trường Sa Island. — VNA/VNS Photo

KHÁNH HÒA — Forty-seven overseas Vietnamese (OVs) from 22 countries around the world and 200 domestic delegates concluded a visit with people and soldiers on Trường Sa (Spratly) Island District and DK1 platform on Sunday.

According to Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyễn Minh Vũ, the trip was the 10th of its kind to be held for OVs by the foreign ministry's State Commission for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOV), and the High Command of the Navy.

From 2012 to 2023, more than 500 OVs have visited the region, he noted, adding that nearly VNĐ1.3 billion (over US$55,000) and essentials were donated by OVs during their trips over the last 11 years, helping reduce difficulties faced by officers, soldiers and people in Trường Sa.

Vũ said the activity has contributed to reaffirming Việt Nam's sovereignty over Trường Sa, as well as strengthening the OV communities’ solidarity and connections with the soldiers and people who are safeguarding Việt Nam's sovereignty, strengthening the great national solidarity.

During their tour from April 18-23, delegates visited the islands of Sinh Tồn Đông (Sin Cowe East) , Len Đao (Landsdowne), Đá Tây B (West Reef B), Trường Sa, and the DK1/16 platform on Phúc Tần Bank.

They also engaged in many activities, including exploring the daily life of locals in the island district, offering incense to heroic martyrs and President Hồ Chí Minh.

The island district of Trường Sa is part of the central province of Khánh Hòa. Meanwhile, DK1 platforms are offshore economic, scientific, and technical service stations on Việt Nam’s southern continental shelf. VNS