江泽民民族工作思想继承、丰富和发展了马克思主义的民族理论,拓宽和升华了“三个代表”重要思想,为民族理论研究提供了理论基础和理论渊源,具有重要理论价值。它的实践意义则表现在:是我国解决民族问题和做好民族工作的行动指南,是实现民族团结、促进各民族共同繁荣的根本指针,是防止“分化”和“西化”的重要思想武器,是世界各国特别是发展中国家解决民族问题值得借鉴的宝贵经验。 Jiang Zemin’s idea of ​​national work inherited, enriched and developed the Marxist theory of nation, broadened and sublimated the important thought of “Three Represents,” provided the theoretical basis and theoretical origins for the study of the theory of the nation, and has important theoretical value. Its practical significance lies in: It is a guide to action for resolving ethnic issues and doing a good job of ethnic work in our country. It is a fundamental guideline for realizing ethnic unity and promoting common prosperity of all ethnic groups. It is an important ideological weapon for preventing “differentiation” and "westernization. It is a valuable lesson learned by all countries in the world, especially developing countries, in solving ethnic issues.