Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) - NationalAssembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan offered Christmas and New Yeargreetings to Catholic dignitaries, priests, and followers while visiting theheadquarters of the Archdiocese of Hue in central Thua Thien-Hue province onDecember 22.
Talking to Archbishop Joseph Nguyen Chi Linh ofthe archdiocese, who is also head of the Vietnam Episcopal Council, the NAleader highlighted the country’s achievements in socio-economic development andthe COVID-19 fight, while applauding Thua Thien-Hue’s efforts to weather the difficultiesposed by the pandemic, address the consequences of natural disasters, sustaingrowth, and care for people’s lives.
She also highly valued local residents’solidarity, which she said is partly attributed to contributions by religiousorganisations.
The NA Chairwoman also appreciated the archbishopand the priests’ encouragement of their followers to support Party guidelines,adhere to State policies and laws, and assist flood victims in the centralregion.
As the legislative body, the NA will continuefine-tuning the legal system to promote national development while ensuring theenforcement of laws, including those on religion, and creating conditions forreligious organisations to operate in accordance with their purposes, sheadded.
For his part, the archbishop said Christmas isalso an occasion to express the best wishes for the country and people of all religions.
He also voiced his delight at the socio-economicachievements in 2020 and reaffirmed the commitment to joining efforts todevelop the country to a new height.
Also on December 22, Ngan visited Do Tran Hue,an outstanding Catholic follower in the Archdiocese of Hue, and extendedChristmas and New Year greetings to his family./.
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