Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hassent a letter to the overseas Vietnamese community, calling on them to remainunanimous and stand side by side with the homeland in the battle against theCOVID-19 pandemic.

The following is the full translation of his message:

“Dear overseas Vietnamese compatriots, 

"COVID-19 is a dangerous pandemic that has beenspreading fast around the globe and developing more and more complicatedly andunpredictably.

“Our Party and State have issued drastic directions,synchronously and resolutely taken many early disease prevention solutions thathave been applied at higher level than the World Health Organisation (WHO)’srecommendations. Vietnam has been taking control of the situation, achievinginitial positive results with 50 percent of the infected people making a fullrecovery and, especially, no deaths so far, which has been highly valued by theWHO and the international community.

 “Such results are thanks to the participation of theentire political system from the central to local levels; the tireless effortsof medical staff, officers and soldiers of the armed forces, others working inforeign affairs, information and communications, and organizations…; as well asthe solidarity and unanimity to act together of the whole nation, including theextremely important contributions and donations of the overseas Vietnamesecommunity.

“On behalf of the Party and State, I highly value yourvaluable and practical support and sharing, both materially and spiritually,for the prevention and control of the pandemic in the country in recent times.I appreciate that precious solidarity, kindness, support and assistance, and atthe same time commend the efforts by the overseas Vietnamese, workers, studentswho are living, working and studying in other countries to overcomepandemic-caused difficulties, and comply with regulations of the host countriesto protect themselves and the community. Those actions reflect the tradition ofsolidarity, patriotism, humanity and overcoming difficulties of our nation andour people.

“I welcome Vietnamese missions abroad for promptly, effectivelyand effectively implementing the task of protecting citizens and assisting theVietnamese communities in foreign countries in the difficult period. Theyshould continue making efforts and promoting the sense of responsibility andcooperation with the concerned agencies in the host countries, as well asensure the rights, implement preventive measures and treat the disease for thelocal Vietnamese community. At the same time, the missions should continuereiterating Vietnam’s positive spirit and responsibility to the internationalcommunity, and further their efforts to coordinate actions and sharedifficulties with all countries to soon win the COVID-19 fight. 

“Compatriots,

“Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong hadan appeal: “The whole Vietnamese nation, please join efforts to overcome alldifficulties and challenges to beat the COVID-19 pandemic!” In response to thiscall, with the tradition of patriotism, solidarity, and compassion, I urge ourcompatriots abroad to continue to unite, join hands and stand side by side withthe country and the people at home to prevent and combat the pandemic; as wellas raise responsibility, and uphole the spirit of 'protecting yourself isprotecting your family and society'; while strictly complying with preventivemeasures and regulations of the host countries, especially social distance andtravel restrictions.

"The fight against the COVID-19 is still facing a lot ofhardships and difficulties ahead, requiring more efforts from all of us, includingthe overseas Vietnamese community. With positive initial results in diseaseprevention and control, together with the unanimity of compatriots and soldiersnationwide as well as our compatriots abroad, we will certainly win thepandemic.

"I wish you solidarity, health and success.

Sincerely,

Nguyen Xuan Phuc
Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam”./.