CaliToday (17/11/2025): In a heartfelt and patriotic gathering, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with representatives of the Vietnamese community in Kuwait on Sunday, hailing them as crucial "bridges" and "cultural ambassadors" connecting Vietnam to the Middle East.
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| Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his wife Le Thi Bich Tran met with staff of the Vietnamese representative agency and the Vietnamese community in Kuwait. (Photo: Hoang Hong) |
The event, held at the Vietnamese Embassy in Kuwait City, was a key engagement on the first day of the Prime Minister's official working visit to the Gulf nation. The atmosphere was described by attendees as "warm and emotional," with many community members expressing deep pride in their homeland's recent achievements and gratitude for the high-level government visit.
A Bridge Between Nations
Addressing a packed hall of intellectuals, professionals, and long-term workers, Prime Minister Chinh provided a comprehensive update on Vietnam's strong socio-economic performance. He highlighted the nation's success in controlling inflation, attracting record foreign direct investment (FDI), and pioneering digital and green transformation.
"The Party and State always consider the Vietnamese community abroad to be an inseparable part and a vital resource of the nation," PM Chinh affirmed, drawing applause from the audience.
He specifically praised the community in Kuwait for their resilience, diligence, and law-abiding spirit. "You are not only here earning a living for your families, but you are also representing the image of Vietnam. Each of you is a cultural ambassador, a bridge of friendship promoting understanding and cooperation between our two peoples."
Listening to the Community's Voice
The Prime Minister dedicated a significant portion of the meeting to an open dialogue, listening directly to the aspirations and challenges faced by the community.
Representatives shared their successes, particularly in sectors where Vietnamese labor is highly valued, such as construction, engineering, and the oil and gas industry. They also raised concerns, including:
The need for more robust support systems for workers.
A desire for more Vietnamese language and culture classes to preserve their heritage for the younger, foreign-born generation.
Suggestions for streamlining administrative procedures, such as visa renewals and consular services.
In response, PM Chinh immediately directed the Vietnamese Embassy and relevant ministries back home to study and address these "just and reasonable" requests, emphasizing that the government's primary duty is to protect and support its citizens, wherever they are in the world.
Broader Goals of the Visit
The meeting with the community sets a collaborative and positive tone for the Prime Minister's packed working visit. His agenda in Kuwait is focused on adding new momentum to a relationship spanning nearly 50 years.
High-level talks with Kuwaiti leaders are expected to focus on:
Energy & Labor: Expanding cooperation in traditional strongholds like oil and gas, while also boosting the number of skilled Vietnamese workers in Kuwait.
Investment: Actively calling on Kuwait's sovereign wealth funds to increase investment in Vietnam's high-priority sectors, such as green energy, high-tech agriculture, and large-scale infrastructure projects.
Trade: Seeking to balance the trade deficit and find new markets for Vietnamese goods in the Gulf region.
The visit is anticipated to conclude with the signing of several key agreements, reinforcing the strategic importance of the Vietnam-Kuwait partnership.