A symbol of national unity and solidarity.

In 2024, localities in ethnic minority areas nationwide successfully organized the Congress of Ethnic Minority Representatives at the district and provincial levels. This event has profound political and social significance, affirming the consistent policy of the Party and State on ethnic issues and national unity, thereby strengthening the unwavering trust of ethnic minorities in the Party and State… On the occasion of the Lunar New Year 2025, a delegation from the Committee for Ethnic Minorities Affairs (CEMA), led by Deputy Minister and Vice Chairman Nong Thi Ha, visited and extended New Year greetings to collectives with achievements and contributions to ethnic affairs, influential figures, and ethnic minorities in Bao Lac, Ha Quang, and Nguyen Binh districts of Cao Bang province. On the occasion of the Lunar New Year 2025, President Luong Cuong extended New Year greetings to all compatriots, comrades, soldiers nationwide, and Vietnamese people abroad! The Ethnic Minorities and Development Newspaper respectfully presents the full text of the President's New Year greetings. Turmeric 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, sectors, and localities are determined to accelerate the implementation of the Program to achieve the set goals. In 2024, localities in ethnic minority areas nationwide successfully organized the Congress of Ethnic Minority Representatives at the district and provincial levels. This event holds profound political and social significance, affirming the consistent policy of the Party and State on ethnic issues and national unity, thereby strengthening the unwavering trust of ethnic minority communities in the Party and State… Throughout the more than 20 years of implementing Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW, dated March 12, 2003, of the 9th Central Committee of the Party, the team of influential figures in ethnic minority areas has been the "nucleus" in the movement to build national unity. Reputable individuals also become a leading force in guiding ethnic minority communities to work together to build a stronger and more prosperous country, a just, democratic, and civilized society. At a time when the whole country is joyfully welcoming the Lunar New Year 2025 (Year of the Snake), and commemorating the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 - February 3, 2025), on the evening of January 28 (the 29th day of the 12th lunar month of the Year of the Dragon), General Secretary To Lam visited and extended New Year greetings to the Party Committee, government, and people of Hanoi. The Ethnic Minorities and Development Newspaper's afternoon news bulletin on January 23, 2025, includes the following noteworthy information: Tree planting festival "Forever grateful to Uncle Ho" in the Year of the Snake; Sweet pomelos from Dien Bac Son. The spirit of the mountains and forests in the green sticky rice cake. On the occasion of the Lunar New Year of the Snake 2025, on the evening of January 28th (the 29th day of the 12th lunar month of the Year of the Dragon), General Secretary To Lam visited, encouraged, and inspected the readiness and combat preparedness of officers and soldiers on duty at the National Cyber ​​Security Center (Department of Cyber ​​Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention, Ministry of Public Security ) and the Command Center, Air Defense - Air Force Command (Ministry of National Defense). Due to the influence of a cold front, from the night of January 28th to February 2nd (from the 29th to the 5th day of the Lunar New Year), the Northern region, including Hanoi, experienced severe cold weather, with mountainous areas in the North experiencing extreme cold, and some high mountainous areas having temperatures below 5 degrees Celsius. According to the Vietnam Railway Transport Joint Stock Company, as of January 28th (the 29th day of the Lunar New Year), the railway industry had sold 434,205 tickets for the Lunar New Year of the Snake. In the year of the Snake (2025), the province achieved 361 billion VND in revenue, equivalent to 88% of passenger volume and 79% of revenue compared to Tet 2024. Passengers purchasing train tickets online accounted for 58% of the total tickets sold. On January 27th (the 28th day of the Lunar New Year), a large-scale forest fire occurred in Dai Yen ward, Ha Long City (Quang Ninh province). 20 hectares of pine forest were burned, with flames approaching residential houses. On the evening of January 27th (the 28th day of the Lunar New Year), on the occasion of the traditional Tet holiday of the Year of the Snake 2025 and in anticipation of the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 - February 3, 2025), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited the private residence to offer incense in remembrance of the late General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Minister and Chairman of the Committee for Ethnic Minorities Affairs, Hau A Lenh, converses with and encourages ethnic minority people on the sidelines of the 4th Congress of Ethnic Minority Representatives of Thai Nguyen Province in 2024.

I still remember those days at the end of May 2024, when the streets of Vinh Quang town, Hoang Su Phi district, Ha Giang province were filled with colorful flags and flowers. People of ethnic minorities, dressed in their vibrant traditional costumes, attended the 4th Congress of Ethnic Minority Representatives of Hoang Su Phi District in 2024.

Ms. Vang Thi Khe Linh, a member of the Co Lao ethnic group from Tung San commune, Hoang Su Phi district, happily stated: "I am very honored and excited to attend the Congress of Ethnic Minority Representatives of the district. As a teacher working in a remote area, this is a great motivation for me to continue striving to bring literacy to the highland villages."

Thanks to the decisive involvement of all levels of government in effectively implementing ethnic policies, the lives of ethnic minority communities have improved significantly. The poverty rate decreased by 6% in 2024. All 24 communes and towns now have paved roads leading to their centers; 178 out of 199 villages and residential areas have roads accessible by motorized vehicles to their cultural centers and village centers; and the percentage of households with access to electricity has reached over 98%.

The Congress of Representatives of Ethnic Minorities will spread the spirit of national unity to a new level; inspire and connect ethnic minority people with the entire Party, army, and people, working together to realize the resolutions of the Congress, contributing to building and protecting a strong homeland and country...

Minister and Chairman of the Committee for Ethnic Minorities Affairs, Hau A Lenh

Similarly, for the people of the ethnic minorities in the mountainous district of Tủa Chùa, Điện Biên province, the District-level Congress of Ethnic Minorities is not only a celebration showcasing the solidarity of ethnic minorities but also opens a new phase of development by continuing to awaken national pride and the spirit of self-reliance and self-improvement among ethnic minority communities. From there, it leverages the strength of national unity to enable ethnic minorities to continue striving to successfully implement the Resolution of the Congress, realizing their aspiration to build a prosperous and developed country where the people enjoy a comfortable and happy life.

Similar to Hoang Su Phi district in Ha Giang province and Tua Chua district in Dien Bien province, by the end of July 2024, localities in ethnic minority and mountainous areas had solemnly organized the District-level Congress of Ethnic Minority Representatives. After completing the District-level Congress of Ethnic Minority Representatives, from August 2024, these localities organized the Provincial-level Congress of Ethnic Minority Representatives.

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

Thanks to funding from the National Target Program, infrastructure in ethnic minority areas has seen significant improvements. Specifically: 74.96% of commune roads have been asphalted or concreted; 65.97% of village and inter-village roads have been hardened. Dak Lak strives to increase the average per capita income in ethnic minority areas by 1.5 times by 2029; reduce the poverty rate among ethnic minorities by an average of 3-4% per year; and essentially eliminate poor districts and extremely difficult communes by 2030…

Delegates meet and exchange views at the 4th Congress of Ethnic Minority Representatives of Van Chan District, Yen Bai Province, 2024.

In Lang Son, the Provincial Congress of Ethnic Minorities will be held in early November 2024. With the theme "Ethnic groups in Lang Son province unite, innovate, create, leverage advantages and potential, integrate and develop sustainably," this is a rallying cry, expressing the determination of ethnic minority communities ahead of the Party Congresses at all levels for the 2025-2030 term.

Delivering a keynote address at the Congress of Ethnic Minority Representatives of Lang Son province, Minister and Chairman of the Committee for Ethnic Minorities Affairs, Hau A Lenh, affirmed: The Congress of Ethnic Minority Representatives will spread the spirit of great national unity to a new level; inspire and connect ethnic minority people with the entire Party, army, and people, working together to realize the resolutions of the Congress, contributing to building and protecting a strong homeland and country...

Accordingly, at the end of 2024, the 4th Congress of Ethnic Minority Representatives at the district and provincial levels was successfully organized by the localities. The Congress symbolized the strength of national unity. Through the resolution, the localities set forth many important targets and goals. This also marks the beginning of a new phase with aspirations for progress, fostering pride, confidence, and self-reliance among ethnic minority communities.

The 4th Provincial Congress of Ethnic Minorities, 2024: Strengthening the solidarity among ethnic groups.

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