Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Duong Mah Tiep received the delegation of the Kon Tum Diocese Bishop's Office

(gialai.gov.vn) - On the afternoon of August 6, the delegation of the Kon Tum Diocese Bishop's Office led by Priest Do Hieu - General Vicar of Kon Tum Diocese visited and paid a courtesy visit to the Provincial People's Committee on the occasion of Gia Lai province's recent merger from the two provinces of Binh Dinh and Gia Lai (old). Receiving the delegation from Gia Lai province were comrade Duong Mah Tiep - Provincial Party Committee member, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; and representatives of the leaders of the Provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee, the Department of Ethnic Minorities and Religions, the Provincial Police, and the Provincial People's Committee Office.

Reception scene

On behalf of the dignitaries, officials and parishioners in Kon Tum Diocese, Father Do Hieu thanked Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Duong Mah Tiep and leaders of agencies and units for taking the time to welcome the delegation. At the same time, he expressed his joy at the establishment of the new Gia Lai province on the basis of merging the two provinces of Binh Dinh and Gia Lai (old). Father Do Hieu believes that under the strong leadership and direction of the provincial leaders, the participation of the entire political system, the consensus and support of the people, the new Gia Lai province will develop strongly in the coming time. Father Do Hieu affirmed that he will always accompany the province in building the great national unity bloc, contributing to the cause of socio-economic development and maintaining security and order in the area.

Priest Do Hieu presents gifts to the Provincial People's Committee

Speaking at the reception, on behalf of the Provincial People's Committee and departments, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Duong Mah Tiep expressed his sincere thanks to the delegation of the Kon Tum Diocese Bishop's Office for visiting and paying a courtesy visit to the Provincial People's Committee. The Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee emphasized that the merger of the provinces is not only an important administrative and political event, but also opens a new chapter in the development journey. This is an opportunity to accelerate the innovation process, better exploit potentials and strengths, and bring Gia Lai to strong and sustainable development.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Duong Mah Tiep presented a souvenir to Priest Do Hieu

In the process of developing the new Gia Lai province, the Kon Tum Bishop's House is a very important part. The Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee hopes that the Bishop's House will continue to accompany the new provincial government in building a cultural life and consolidating the great national unity bloc. At the same time, it will continue to promote its role as a spiritual support for Catholics, actively propagating and guiding dignitaries and parishioners to properly implement the provisions of the law and live a "good life and a good religion". The consensus and solidarity between the government and religious establishments will be an important resource to build Gia Lai province to develop richly and prosperously.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee took a souvenir photo with the delegation of the Kon Tum Diocese Bishop's Office

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