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Party official meets Central Highlands minorities, dignitaries

Politburo Member and Permanent Member of the Secretariat Le Hong Anh met with outstanding members of the Central Highlands region’s ethnic minorities and religious dignitaries in Buon Ma Thuot city in Dak Lak province on March 9.
Politburo Member and Permanent Member of the Secretariat Le Hong Anh metwith outstanding members of the Central Highlands region’s ethnicminorities and religious dignitaries in Buon Ma Thuot city in Dak Lakprovince on March 9.

Speaking at the meeting onthe occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Buon Ma Thuot victory, heexpressed his hope that they would further uphold their sense ofresponsibility and patriotism and contribute to sustainable regionaldevelopment.

Minister of Security General Tran DaiQuang encouraged them to build on past achievements to make strides inevery aspect of their lives.

Event attendees wereurged to call on the public to abide by the Party policies and Statelaws, especially those related to ethnic and religious affairs, whilesimultaneously fostering the sense of community unity.

The Central Highlands is home to a population of 5.5 million, 36.85percent of which are from 53 ethnic minority groups and over 2 millionare religious followers.

Central Highlandsauthorities have worked tirelessly to realise the Party and State policyof freedom of religion and faith, offering support to religiousorganisations and followers to include them in the country’ssocio-economic development.-VNA
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