Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thị Thanh Tra visited and extended Christmas greetings to Bac Ninh Diocese in the northern province of Bac Ninh on December 19.

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thị Thanh Tra (left) presents flowers to Bac Ninh Diocese during her pre-Christmas visit on December 19.

Deputy PM Tra updated the diocese on Vietnam’s socio-economic progress, stressing that despite challenges this year, the macro-economy has remained stable with growth rates outperforming global and regional peers.

She noted that political security and social order have been preserved, national defence strengthened, and external relations expanded, further elevating Vietnam’s international standing.

Vietnam Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra presents a gift to Bishop Do Quang Khang.

She pointed to key policies issued by the Party, State and Government, including the reorganisation of administrative units and the rollout of a streamlined two-tier local administration model designed to operate more efficiently, stay closer to the people and better address their needs.

These accomplishments, she said, were partly thanks to the active involvement of the Catholic community, including Bishop Do Quang Khang, clergy and followers in Bac Ninh Diocese, who have collaborated closely with local authorities and mass organisations to promote adherence to Party guidelines and State laws.

Vietnam Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra and central and Bac Ninh provincial leaders pose for a group photo with bishops, clergy and religious members at the Bac Ninh Bishop’s Office.

Reaffirming the Party and State’s consistent policy of respecting and ensuring the right to freedom of belief and religion, she expressed her hope that Bac Ninh Diocese, along with its priests, dignitaries, followers, will continue fostering unity, upholding traditions, and spreading these values throughout the community to support a peaceful life for all, including religious followers.

For his part, Bishop Khang confirmed the diocese’s commitment to encouraging Catholic followers to strictly follow the Party guidelines, State policies and laws, as well as local regulations, while working alongside authorities and people from all walks of life to build a stronger and more prosperous homeland.

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