The 4th Provincial Ethnic Minorities Delegates Congress of Phu Tho Province in 2024

On November 21, the People’s Committee of Phu Tho Province organized the 4th Provincial Ethnic Minorities Delegates Congress with the theme “Improving the material and spiritual life of ethnic minorities, contributing to building Phu Tho Province for sustainable development.”

Over the past 5 years, following the resolution of the 3rd Provincial Ethnic Minorities Delegates Congress, under the leadership of the party committees and the management of the local government, ethnic affairs and the implementation of ethnic policies in the province have been strengthened, innovated, and achieved significant results; all set goals have been met or exceeded. Programs, policies, and investments for infrastructure development, poverty reduction, and building new rural areas in ethnic minority and mountainous areas in the province have been funded under three national target programs, with a total projected capital allocation from the central government for the 2021-2025 period of 3,142 billion VND.

In his opening speech, Deputy Minister and Vice Chairman of the Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs, Y Thong, congratulated and recognized the achievements of the Party, government, military, and people of all ethnic groups in Phu Tho Province over the past period. He suggested that in the future, party committees, local governments, the Vietnam Fatherland Front, and political-social organizations continue to study and raise awareness about the Party’s and the State’s viewpoints, guidelines, and policies on ethnic work, national unity, and ethnic policies in the new context. There should be innovation in thinking and decisive action with the highest political determination to fully utilize the province’s potential and advantages, concentrate resources on socio-economic development investment, enhance sustainable poverty reduction efforts, and improve the material and spiritual lives of ethnic minorities.

At the Congress, one collective and five individuals with outstanding achievements in ethnic affairs and the implementation of the Party and State’s ethnic policies were awarded Certificates of Merit by the Minister and Chairman of the Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs. Five individuals were also presented with the “For the Development of Ethnic Groups in Vietnam” Commemorative Medals. Additionally, seven collectives and eight individuals with excellent achievements in implementing ethnic policies and contributing to the socio-economic development of ethnic minority and mountainous areas during the 2019-2024 period received Certificates of Merit from the Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee.

Thuy Hang