Registration invited for world conference of OVs, 2024 forum of OV intellectuals, experts

June 04, 2024 - 21:42

Registrations must be submitted by June 30, 2024.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Thị Thu Hằng is with young overseas Vietnamese at an event in 2023. VNA/VNS Photo

HÀ NỘI – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese (SCOV) on June 4 issued an announcement inviting overseas Vietnamese (OVs) to register for attendance in the fourth World Conference of OVs and the 2024 forum of OV intellectuals and experts that are slated to take place from August 21-28.

The forum will be a venue for OV intellectuals and experts to present their recommendations on the country's green and sustainable growth.

Meanwhile, four topical discussions will be organised during the conference, focusing on hi-tech development, trade and investment of OVs in the home country, the role of Vietnamese associations and young OVs in strengthening national solidarity, and in preserving the Vietnamese culture and language in OV communities.

Those who wish to attend the event should contact Vietnamese representative agencies in their host countries to register while those who are now in Việt Nam can register directly with the SCOV.

Registrations must be submitted by June 30, 2024. – VNS

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