Hanoi, July 30 -- When local diplomacy becomes more proactive, professional and closely aligned with development priorities, overseas Vietnamese (OV) resources can be utilised more effectively and generate measurable results, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang affirmed in an article released ahead of the 33rd Diplomatic Conference and the 22nd National Conference on Foreign Affairs. In the article, entitled "Mobilising OV resources: From diplomacy's pioneering role to a driver of local development", Hang noted that with more than 6.5 million people, the OV community holds a highly special place in the nation's development. As an inseparable part of the Vietnamese nation, OVs represent a vital source of capital, knowledge, ...