Vice Chairman of southern Binh Duong province’s People's Committee Nguyen Van Hiep on February 1 held a meeting with religious dignitaries and representatives of the Hoa ethnic community living in the area on the occasion of the approaching traditional Lunar New Year (Tet).

Catholic priest Ha Van Minh, Secretary of Phu Cuong D iocese Office, said he was optimistic at the province’s development prospects.

The priest added that through regular meetings with provincal authorities, he has gained deep understanding of the Party’s and the State’s policies as well the province’s socio-economic situation. He said the understanding is very useful for him in helping the local Catholic community tighten their links with local authorities and actively participate in the construction of their homeland and country.

Venerable Thich Minh Thien from the Binh Duong provincial Buddhist church stressed that the annual Tet meetings reflect the close ties between the province’s authorities and religious churches, which will do good to the province's prosperity. (VNA)