(BNP) - Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra on December 19th visited and extended Christmas greetings to Bac Ninh Bishopric (Kinh Bac ward, Bac Ninh province) on the occasion of Christmas 2025.
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra and Chairman Pham Hoang Son present flowers to congratulate the Bac Ninh Bishopric.
Joining the delegation were Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Pham Hoang Son; Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Council Tran Thi Hnag; Secretary of the Party Committee of Kinh Bac Ward Ta Dang Doan.
On behalf of the Party and State leaders, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra presented flowers and respectfully extended best wishes for health, peace, and holiness to Bishop Do Quang Khang, the priests, and religious. She also wished a Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year to all priests, religious, and Catholic parishioners of the Bac Ninh Diocese.
Central and provincial leaders take a commemorative photo with Bishop Do Quang Khang and the priests and monks of the Bac Ninh Bishopric.
Deputy PM Tra briefed on the diocese on Vietnam’s socio-economic progress, stressing that despite challenges this year, the macro-economy has remained stable with growth rates outperforming global and regional peers. She noted that political security and social order have been preserved, national defense strengthened, and external relations expanded, further elevating Viet Nam’s international standing.
She pointed to key policies issued by the Party, State and Government, including the reorganization of administrative units and the rollout of a streamlined two-tier local administration model designed to operate more efficiently, stay closer to the people, and better address their needs. These accomplishments, she said, were partly thanks to the active involvement of the Catholic community, including Bishop Do Quang Khang, clergy and followers in Bac Ninh Diocese, who have collaborated closely with local authorities and mass organizations to promote adherence to the Party's guidelines and the State' laws.
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra presents a commemorative gift to Bishop Do Quang Khang.
Reaffirming the Party's and the State’s consistent policy of respecting and ensuring the right to freedom of belief and religion, Tra expressed her hope that Bac Ninh Diocese, along with its priests, dignitaries, and followers, will continue fostering unity, upholding traditions, and spreading these values throughout the community to support a peaceful life for all, including religious followers.
For his part, Bishop Khang confirmed the diocese’s commitment to encouraging Catholic followers to strictly follow the Party's guidelines, the State's policies and laws, as well as local regulations, while working alongside authorities and people from all walks of life to build a stronger and more prosperous homeland.
