President congratulates HCM City parishioners on Christmas
President Tran Dai Quang extended Christmas greetings to Catholic dignitaries and followers during his visit to the Catholic Church under the Archdiocese (Metropolitan) of Ho Chi Minh City.
President Tran Dai Quang (L) meets with Catholic dignitaries and followers in HCM City (Source: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – President TranDai Quang extended Christmas greetings to Catholic dignitaries and followersduring his visit to the Catholic Church under the Archdiocese (Metropolitan)of Ho Chi Minh City on December 23.
President Quang highlighted the Party andState’s consistent policy of respecting and ensuring the right to freedom ofbelief and religion of citizens, saying that this is the legitimate right of religiousfollowers.
The Law on Belief and Religion adopted by the14th National Assembly on November 18, 2016 institutionalised the Party’spolicy and viewpoints on belief and religion, and realised the spirit andcontent of the Constitution 2013 on the right to freedom of belief andreligion, he noted.
The President spoke highly of the participationof religious communities and Catholic followers in particular in patrioticemulation movements, thereby promoting the national great unity bloc and contributingto the cause of national construction and defence.
There are more and more outstanding examples inCatholic parishes, who have made great contributions to charity activities,poverty reduction and socio-economic development programmes, he stressed.
According to the President, in the elections ofdeputies to the 14th National Assembly and People's Councils at alllevels for the 2016-2021 tenure, many Catholic dignitaries and followerswere elected as NA and People’s Council members. This fact shows thatthe Vietnam Catholic Church is an integral part of the national greatunity bloc.
The people nationwide are making every effort topromote the national great unity bloc, comprehensively accelerate the country’sreform process, boost the rapid and sustainable economic development and turnthe country into a modernity-oriented industrial nation, he said, adding thatthis glorious cause requires greater contributions by people from all walks oflife, including Catholic followers.
The State leader urged Catholic dignitaries andfollowers to continue upholding the patriotic tradition and making morecontributions to the building of a strong, democratic, fair and civilisedcountry.-VNA
A delegation of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee led by Vice President Le Ba Trinh visited and extended Christmas greetings to the Evangelical Church of Vietnam (South) on December 17.
Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh on December 20 extended Christmas greetings to Catholic dignitaries and followers while visiting the Centre for Pastoral Care of My Tho Diocese and the Jesus Lao Cong Parish in My Tho city in the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang.
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Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
President Tran Dai Quang (L) meets with Catholic dignitaries and followers in HCM City (Source: VNA) 
