Politburo member and Permanent Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Trần Thanh Mẫn on April 10 visited and extended his greetings to dignitaries of the Mekong delta province of Soc Trang’s Patriotic Clergy Solidarity Association on the occasion of the Khmer people’s Chol Chnam Thmay (New Year) festival.
Most Venerable Tăng Nô, permanent vice president of the association, said it has so far encouraged Khmer Buddhist monks and followers to engage in social activities, and popularised the Party’s policies and guidelines, the State’s laws, and campaigns and movements launched by the Vietnam Fatherland Front.
Amid the complicated developments of COVID-19, the association has postponed the traditional New Year’s rituals and informed the Khmer community on pandemic prevention measures, he added
Speaking at the visit, Mẫn highlighted Vietnam's initial success in the fight against COVID-19, saying that the achievement is partly contributed by Khmer people nationwide, including those in Soc Trang.
He wished the association and Khmer people continue working together to overcome difficulties and implement the nation’s dual goals of pandemic prevention and economic development.
He asked them to further participate in the local prevention of natural disasters, drought, and saline intrusion as well as in upcoming National Assembly and People’s Council elections.
On the occasion, the official presented 25 gifts worth VND130 million (US$5,645) to local Khmer Buddhist monks and to the association.
According to Most Venerable Tăng Nô, Khmer people accounts for over 30.18% of Soc Trang’s population and run 130 worshipping establishments.
