Thuong affirmed that the Party and State have always determined that great national solidarity is an important strategic guideline, a source of strength, a main driving force, and a decisive factor to ensure the sustainable victory of the nation building and safeguarding cause.
He asserted that the Party and State always pay attention to and create all conditions for religions to operate equally and respect the freedom to religion; improve the material and spiritual life of people, including ethnic minorities; and at the same time create favourable mechanisms and conditions for intellectuals to develop their capacity and qualifications. The strength of the great national solidarity bloc is continuously being consolidated and enhanced, thereby promoting the potential, reputation and social position of each individual to help them contribute more to the common development.
The leader emphasised the need to continue nurturing the great solidarity of the whole nation, bring into play the strength of the culture and revolution tradition, as well as people's will to self-reliance, the spirit of innovation and creativity, solidarity and social consensus, so as to create changes in all fields.
He also expressed his hope that religion dignitaries and officials, intellectuals, and outstanding individuals of Ho Chi Minh City will further promote their role, and serve as the nucleus in all movements; and inspire other social forces, especially the young generation, to actively contribute to the development process of the city and the country./.