PM calls on Vietnamese community abroad to keep joining nation's efforts in pandemic combat

13/04/2020 10:18

(BNP) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has sent a letter to the overseas Vietnamese community, calling on them to remain unanimous and stand side by side with the homeland in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.

PM calls on expats to keep joining nation's efforts in Covid-19 combat.

In a letter sent to Vietnamese community abroad, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc highly appreciated that precious solidarity, kindness, support and assistance, and at the same time commend the efforts by the overseas Vietnamese, workers, students who are living, working and studying in other countries to overcome pandemic-caused difficulties, and comply with regulations of the host countries to protect themselves and the community. Those actions reflect the tradition of solidarity, patriotism, humanity and overcoming difficulties of our nation and our people.

Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong had an appeal: “The whole Vietnamese nation, please join efforts to overcome all difficulties and challenges to beat the COVID-19 pandemic!” In response to this call, with the tradition of patriotism, solidarity, and compassion, I urge our compatriots abroad to continue to unite, join hands and stand side by side with the country and the people at home to prevent and combat the pandemic; as well as raise responsibility, and uphold the spirit of 'protecting yourself is protecting your family and society'; while strictly complying with preventive measures and regulations of the host countries, especially social distance and travel restrictions.

The Prime Minister also asked the Vietnames representative missions abroad to continue making efforts and promoting the sense of responsibility and cooperation with the concerned agencies in the host countries, as well as ensure the rights, implement preventive measures and treat the disease for the local Vietnamese community.