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On June 27 in Hanoi, Member of the Politburo, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, President of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Do Van Chien met with the VESAMO delegation on the occasion of their visit and working trip to Vietnam. The delegation is led by Chang Ho Ick, Vice Chairman of Dongwon Group and Vice Chairman of the Busan Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

In his remarks, Chang Ho Ick noted that VESAMO was established 23 years ago as a non-profit organization. In the early years of its operation, it focused on supporting Vietnamese people living, studying, and working in the RoK to integrate into the local community. Many activities were carried out, such as scholarships to Vietnamese students, multicultural families support, and hosting seminars and conferences related to Vietnam.

About 10 years ago, during a visit to Vietnam, VESAMO noticed the difficulties of those who were affected by Agent Orange/dioxin. Since then, VESAMO has shifted its focus to supporting them.

"Although our contribution is still modest, thanks to the companionship and support from the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, the Vietnam-RoK Friendship Association, the Vietnam Association of Agent Orange/Dioxin Victims, VESAMO have completed many volunteer activities over the years,” said Chang Ho Ick.

He expressed his sincere gratitude to the Vietnamese people-to-people diplomacy agencies and organizations for their support and favorable conditions that have enabled the Association to effectively fulfill its goals since its early days of establishment.

"In the coming time, VESAMO will continue to make efforts to contribute to the development of people-to-people exchanges and cooperation between the two countries, contributing to deepening Vietnam-RoK relations," he said.

On June 27 in Hanoi, Member of the Politburo, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, President of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Do Van Chien met with the VESAMO delegation (Photo: Dinh Hoa).

President Do Van Chien said that Vietnam-RoK relations are a special symbol of political trust, dynamism, sustainability in economic cooperation, and deep attachment in people-to-people exchanges. He emphasized that Vietnam continues to support the development policies of the RoK and is ready to coordinate closely to effectively implement the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, bringing benefits to the people of the two countries.

He affirmed that the achievements in Vietnam-RoK relations have been significantly contributed to by people-to-people diplomacy, including the role of VESAMO. Furthermore, he acknowledged the active participation of VESAMO together with the Vietnam Fatherland Front and the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations in consolidating and developing people-to-people exchanges, contributing to firmly consolidating the three diplomatic pillars identified by the 13th Party Congress, namely Party diplomacy, State diplomacy, and people's diplomacy.

Member of the Politburo, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, President of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Do Van Chien spoke at the event (Photo: Dinh Hoa).

According to President Do Van Chien, there are currently about 300,000 Vietnamese living, studying, and working in the RoK, and nearly 200,000 Koreans who are living in Vietnam. For example, about 80,000 Vietnam-RoK multicultural families are making practical contributions to the cohesion between the two peoples.

On behalf of the Standing Committee of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, President Do Van Chien expressed his sincere gratitude to VESAMO for their affection and practical support for the Vietnamese community in the RoK.

The delegates posed for a commemorative photo. (Photo: Dinh Hoa).

He believes that in the coming time, based on the pillar of people-to-people relations, friendship organizations of the two countries, including VESAMO, will continue to have many diverse, rich, and practical exchange activities, contributing to strengthening Vietnam-RoK cooperation and friendship.

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