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PM extends greetings to Khmer people on Chol Chnam Thmay festival

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has sent a letter offering greetings to Khmer ethnic people on the occasion of their traditional Chol Chnam Thmay festival 2023.
PM extends greetings to Khmer people on Chol Chnam Thmay festival ảnh 1A Khmer pagoda decorated to celebrate the Chol Chnam Thmay festival (Source: baochinhphu.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime MinisterPham Minh Chinh has sent a letter offering greetings to Khmer ethnic people onthe occasion of their traditional Chol Chnam Thmay festival 2023.

Highlighting the special importanceof the New Year festival Chol Chnam Thmay, PM Chinh attributed Vietnam’s significantachievements last year partly to support and joint efforts by the people,including substantial contributions by the Khmer community.

He said ethnic minority affairs andthe implementation of policies on ethnic groups have improved considerably,with a focus on accelerating the three national target programmes, especiallythe one on socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areasand the action plan for implementing the strategy for ethnic minority affairsin the 2021 - 2030 period, with a vision to 2045. As a result, thesocio-economic situation in ethnic minority and mountainous areas has beenbettered.

He underlined the importance of 2023 –the second year for implementing the national target programme onsocio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas, and alsothe first year for executing the action plan for carrying out the strategy forethnic minority affairs, which will open up many opportunities for residents inthese areas.

The PM expressed hishope that Khmer people, cadres, and monks will keep upholding theirlong-standing traditions, strong patriotism, solidarity, will, andself-reliance to join hands with all-level authorities and sectors to surmountdifficulties and challenges while exerting efforts to achieve socio-economicdevelopment targets, guarantee defence, security and social order and safety,and enhance the great national solidarity.

Concluding the letter, he wished the Khmercommunity good health, joy, peace, happiness, and successes in 2023./.
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