The announcement was made in Holland on March 15, 1998; Chicago on March 22; Brisbane - Queensland, Australia on April 3; Adelaide, Australia on April 5; Boston, USA on April 12 in the presence of representatives of various media, political, social, cultural, professional, and religious Vietnamese organizations. Previously, announcements were made in Berlin, Germany on December 13, 1997; San Jose, California U.S.A. on Jan. 18, 1998, and New South Wales, Australia on Feb. 27.

The event began with a flag ceremony, a moment of silence to honor those who have sacrificed for Vietnam's liberty, followed by a slide show of FVA's activities and achievements since its inception in July 1990.

Participants also saw a slide show of the Roadmap Announcement in Berlin, Germany and heard the Roadmap summary.

Following the introduction of the Roadmap, a number of distinguished guests were invited to share their comments. Event participants also heard statements of support from other distinguished guests who could not attend the event.

Constructive discussions following the introduction of the Roadmap have generated a positive response from participants. Some praised the openness of the Free Vietnam Alliance for inviting the comments of the audiences; this openness towards feedback also reflects the democratic principle that the Free Vietnam Alliance is promoting. Others praised the practical and constructive values of the Roadmap as a means to foster solidarity and cooperation for the rebuilding of Vietnam.

In Adelaide, Congresswoman Trish Worth - dressed in the traditional Vietnamese a'o da`i - expressed her respect and admiration for the Vietnamese community, and her fondness of Vietnamese customs and culture. It is not just her personal feelings toward the Vietnamese people that are important, but, as she states, "it's the bilateral relationship between Australia and Vietnam that is one of strategic importance in the political and economic development of both countries." And to foster this relationship, Rep. Worth applauded the collective efforts of the Vietnamese community to peacefully transform Vietnam to a democratic society as suggested by the Roadmap.

Mr. Mark Pose, vice-chairman of the Australia Vietnam Human Rights Committee, mentioned the global trend of democratization and the disillusionment of Marxist and Hanoi supporters, citing the French journalist Jean Lacouture as case in point. He expressed hope that the Australian government will support the important program suggested by the Roadmap.

Australian Senator Julian Stefani praised the democratic principle of a free society and condemned human rights violations in Vietnam.

Australian Representative Michael Atkinson of the Labor party sent his message of support citing the lessons of Eastern European countries that were not adequately prepared for communism's collapse in order to praise the Vietnamese' initiative for political change and proper preparation for the path of development reflected in the Free Vietnam Alliance's Roadmap.

Announcements of the Roadmap will continue throughout the world in cities and countries in which Vietnamese communities reside.