Symbol of national unity strength

In 2024, ethnic minority localities across the country successfully organized the Congress of Ethnic Minority Delegates at district and provincial levels. This is an event of profound political and social significance, affirming the consistent policy of the Party and State on ethnic issues and great national unity, thereby consolidating the steadfast belief of ethnic minorities in the Party and State... On the occasion of the New Year of At Ty 2025, the working delegation of the Ethnic Minority Committee (EC) led by Deputy Minister, Vice Chairman Nong Thi Ha visited and extended New Year greetings to collectives with achievements and contributions to ethnic work, prestigious people and ethnic minorities in Bao Lac, Ha Quang and Nguyen Binh districts of Cao Bang province. On the occasion of the Lunar New Year of At Ty 2025, President Luong Cuong extended New Year greetings to compatriots, comrades, soldiers nationwide and our compatriots abroad! The Ethnic and Development Newspaper respectfully introduces the full text of the President's New Year greetings. Art tea is a warm, pleasant drink that is not only delicious and nutritious, but also contains many compounds that can help reduce inflammation and soothe joint pain. After 4 years of implementation, the National Target Program for Socio-Economic Development in Ethnic Minority and Mountainous Areas (National Target Program 1719) has achieved many important results. In 2025, ministries, branches and localities are determined to speed up the implementation of the Program to break through to the "finish line" according to the set plan. In 2024, ethnic minority localities nationwide successfully organized the Congress of Ethnic Minority Delegates at district and provincial levels. This is an event of profound political and social significance, affirming the consistent policy of the Party and State on ethnic issues and national solidarity, thereby consolidating the steadfast belief of ethnic minorities in the Party and State... During the more than 20 years of implementing Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW, dated March 12, 2003 of the 9th Party Central Committee, the team of prestigious people in ethnic minority areas is the "nucleus" in the movement to build great national solidarity. Prestigious people also become the force leading the ethnic minority community to join hands in building an increasingly prosperous country, a fair, democratic and civilized society. At the moment when the whole country joyfully welcomes the Lunar New Year 2025, the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 - February 3, 2025), on the evening of January 28 (ie December 29, the year of the Dragon), General Secretary To Lam visited and wished a happy New Year to the Party Committee, government and people of the capital Hanoi. Ethnic and Development Newspaper. This afternoon's news on January 23, 2025, has the following notable information: Tree planting festival "Forever grateful to Uncle Ho" Spring of the Lunar New Year. Sweet Dien grapefruit of Bac Son. The soul of the mountains and forests in the green banh chung. On the occasion of the Lunar New Year 2025, on the evening of January 28 (ie December 29, year of the Dragon), General Secretary To Lam visited, encouraged, inspected the on-duty work, combat readiness and wished a happy new year to officers and soldiers on duty at the National Cyber ​​Security Center (Department of Cyber ​​Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention and Control, Ministry of Public Security ) and the Command Center, Air Defense - Air Force (Ministry of National Defense). Due to the influence of cold air, from the night of January 28 to February 2 (from the 29th to the 5th day of Tet), the Northern region, including the capital Hanoi, had severe cold, the mountainous areas of the North were extremely cold, and the high mountains had places below 5 degrees Celsius. According to the Railway Transport Joint Stock Company, as of January 28 (ie the 29th day of Tet), the Railway industry had sold 434,205 tickets during the Lunar New Year. At Ty year 2025, reaching 361 billion VND in revenue, equivalent to 88% of passenger volume, 79% of revenue compared to Tet 2024. Passengers buying train tickets online accounted for 58% of total tickets sold. On January 27 (ie 28th of Tet), in Dai Yen ward, Ha Long city (Quang Ninh), a large-scale forest fire broke out. 20 hectares of pine forest were burned, the fire approaching people's houses. On the evening of January 27 (ie 28th of Tet), on the occasion of the traditional Tet At Ty 2025 of the nation and towards the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 - February 3, 2025), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh came to offer incense to commemorate the late General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at his private home.

Minister, Chairman of the Ethnic Committee Hau A Lenh talked and encouraged ethnic minorities on the sidelines of the 4th Congress of Ethnic Minorities of Thai Nguyen province in 2024

Do you remember that in the last days of May 2024, all the streets of Vinh Quang town, Hoang Su Phi district, Ha Giang province were filled with colorful flags and flowers. Ethnic minorities wore colorful traditional costumes to attend the 4th Congress of Ethnic Minorities of Hoang Su Phi district in 2024.

Ms. Vang Thi Khe Linh, Co Lao ethnic group, Tung San commune, Hoang Su Phi district excitedly said: I am very honored and excited to attend the Congress of Ethnic Minority Delegates of the district. As a teacher working in a remote area, this is a great motivation for me to continue to strive to bring letters to the highland villages.

With the drastic participation of authorities at all levels in effectively implementing ethnic policies, the lives of ethnic minorities have increasingly improved. The poverty rate in 2024 decreased by 6%. 24/24 communes and towns have paved car roads to the center; 178/199 villages and residential groups have motor vehicle roads to cultural houses and village centers; the rate of households using electricity is over 98%.

The Congress of Ethnic Minorities will spread the spirit of great national unity to a new height; inspire and connect ethnic minorities with the entire Party, army and people, join hands and realize the Congress's determination, contribute to building and protecting a strong homeland and country...

Minister, Chairman of the Ethnic Committee Hau A Lenh

Similarly, for the ethnic people of Tua Chua highland district, Dien Bien province, the district-level Congress of Ethnic Minorities is not only a festival to demonstrate the solidarity of ethnic minorities but also opens a new stage of development from continuing to arouse national pride, the will to self-reliance and self-strengthening of the ethnic minority community. From there, promote the strength of national solidarity so that ethnic minorities continue to strive and make efforts to successfully implement the Resolution of the Congress, realizing the aspiration to build a prosperous and developed country, and for the people to have a prosperous and happy life.

Like Hoang Su Phi district of Ha Giang, Tua Chua district of Dien Bien, by the end of July 2024, the localities in ethnic minority and mountainous areas solemnly organized the Congress of Ethnic Minority Delegates at the district level. After completing the Congress of Ethnic Minority Delegates at the district level, from August 2024, the localities organized the Congress of Ethnic Minority Delegates at the provincial level.

In Dak Lak, at the end of October 2024, the Congress of Ethnic Minorities in Dak Lak province was successfully held. According to the report of the Dak Lak Provincial People's Committee, implementing the Resolution of the 3rd Congress of Ethnic Minorities, Dak Lak province has achieved many important results.

From the capital sources for implementing the National Target Program, up to now, the infrastructure in ethnic minority areas has improved a lot. Specifically: 74.96% of communal roads have been asphalted or concreted; 65.97% of village and hamlet roads and inter-village and hamlet roads have been hardened. Dak Lak strives to increase the average income per capita in ethnic minority areas by 1.5 times compared to present by 2029; the poverty rate among ethnic minorities will decrease by an average of 3-4%/year; by 2030, there will be basically no more poor districts or especially disadvantaged communes...

Delegates met and exchanged at the 4th Congress of Ethnic Minorities of Van Chan District, Yen Bai Province, 2024

In Lang Son, the Provincial Congress of Ethnic Minorities was held in early November 2024. With the theme "Ethnic minorities in Lang Son province unite, innovate, create, promote advantages, potentials, integrate and develop sustainably", this is the call, expressing the determination of ethnic minorities on the eve of the Party Congresses at all levels for the 2025 - 2030 term.

Speaking at the Congress of Ethnic Minorities in Lang Son province, Minister and Chairman of the Ethnic Minorities Committee Hau A Lenh affirmed: The Congress of Ethnic Minorities will spread the spirit of great solidarity among ethnic groups to a new height; inspire and connect ethnic minorities with the entire Party, the entire army and the entire people, join hands and realize the determination of the Congress, contribute to building and protecting a strong homeland and country...

Accordingly, at the end of 2024, the 4th Congress of Ethnic Minorities at district and provincial levels was successfully organized by localities. The Congress is a symbol of the strength of the great national unity bloc. Through the resolution, localities have set many important targets and goals. This is also the beginning of a new period with the aspiration to rise up, arousing the pride, confidence, and self-reliance of ethnic minorities.

The 4th Provincial Congress of Ethnic Minorities, 2024: Strengthening ethnic solidarity

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