Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Tran Quoc Khanh informed the PM that the Vietnamese community in the country currently numbers around 2,000 people, including about 500 officials, engineers, and contract workers, and roughly 1,500 people of Vietnamese origin or of partial Vietnamese descent. Many families face difficult circumstances, while young people make up about 50% of the community. Despite living far from home, the community continues to preserve Vietnamese cultural identity, integrate well into local society, and maintain a positive image of Vietnamese people as dynamic, friendly, and law-abiding.

The Ambassador proposed that the Government consider allowing negotiations with Algeria toward establishing a Vietnamese Association in the country. He also suggested developing special support policies for overseas Vietnamese living in remote regions like Africa, enabling them to return home for community activities. He expressed hope for more cultural and people-to-people exchange events to help the community feel closer to the homeland.

Emotionally moved to meet the Prime Minister, 82-year-old Nguyễn Thị Đông — who followed her husband to Algeria many years ago — said that she and others felt as if they had returned to Vietnam when greeting the high-level delegation. She expressed her hope for more such gatherings with Vietnamese leaders.

Speaking at the meeting, Prime Minister Chinh wished everyone good health, luck, and peace, and shared his empathy for the emotional reactions of the overseas compatriots. He emphasised the longstanding, warm relationship between Vietnam and Algeria, noting that Algerian leaders have deep affection for President Ho Chi Minh and General Vo Nguyen Giap. Algeria was one of the strongest African supporters of Vietnam during the resistance against the United States as well as in post-war national building efforts.

The Prime Minister stressed that this is a traditional and heartfelt relationship, and that living among Algerians who genuinely respect and admire Vietnam is a source of pride for the community. He also updated them on the domestic situation, including unprecedented storms and floods, ongoing administrative restructuring, and economic growth targets of at least 8% in 2025 and double-digit growth in 2026.

Reaffirming that overseas Vietnamese are an inseparable part of the fatherland and an important resource for national development, the Prime Minister expressed his pleasure in seeing the Vietnamese community in Algeria united, stable, and well-integrated, especially the many Vietnamese–Algerian multicultural families, which serve as strong bridges between the two countries.

He said that his official visit to Algeria would help elevate bilateral ties and open opportunities for strengthened business cooperation, cultural exchanges, and economic connectivity between Vietnam and Algeria. He asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to continue collecting feedback from overseas Vietnamese and to further improve communication channels, while requesting the Embassy to maintain reliable contact to promptly support the community.

The Prime Minister concluded by wishing the community good health, happiness, solidarity, and mutual support, encouraging everyone to remain connected to the homeland.

PM’s visit ushers in a new era of Vietnam – Algeria comprehensive cooperation

VOV.VN - The official visit to Algeria on November 18 by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, holds strategic significance, creating strong momentum to elevate Vietnam–Algeria relations to a new height and usher in a new era of dynamic and comprehensive cooperation.