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Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh (L) extends Christmas
greetings to Archbishop of the Hanoi Archdiocese Joseph Vu Van Thien
(Photo: VNA)
The Deputy PM wished local Catholic dignitaries and followers a merry Christmas
and a happy new year in 2021 while staying on guard against COVID-19.
He briefed them on the country’s socio-economic development and efforts to
contain the spread of COVID-19 this year, and underlined that the relations
between the State and the Catholic Church in Vietnam have been thriving, and so
have the Vietnam-Vatican ties with mutual respect and understanding.
For his part, Joseph Vu Van Thien, Archbishop of the Hanoi Archdiocese, voiced
his delight at the country’s accomplishments in socio-economy, security and
national defence in the past year.
The Hanoi Archdiocese encompasses Hanoi, and Hoa Binh, Ha Nam and Nam Dinh
provinces with about 35,000 followers.
During the visit to the CSVC, Binh spoke highly of the committee for joining
hands with the Government in aiding people in the central region who were
victimised by the recent storms and floods.
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Permanent Deputy PM Binh visits the Committee for Solidarity
of Vietnamese Catholics (Photo: VNA)
He voiced his hope that the CSVC will continue upholding the spirit of
solidarity and join the nation in battling COVID-19.
Chairman of the committee Tran Xuan Manh thanked the Party and the State for
supporting the CSVC in performing its tasks, and pledged to call on followers to
observe health regulations.
Source: VNA
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