Speaking at the visit and congratulations, on behalf of the Provincial Party Committee, Provincial People's Council, Provincial People's Committee, and  the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee, Vice Chairman of An Giang Provincial People's Committee Le Van Phuoc presented flowers and gifts and extended congratulations to the Central Executive Board of the Hoa Hao Buddhist Association and the Hoa Hao Buddhist followers, wishing them a joyful, peaceful, and happy Birth Anniversary celebration.

Throughout nearly 87 years of accompanying the nation, with the motto "Learning Buddhism - Cultivating virtue" and a direction of activity for the benefit of the Dharma and the nation, under the leadership of the Head of the Central Executive Board Nguyen Tan Dat, the Central Executive Board of the Hoa Hao Buddhist Association guided and propagated to all Hoa Hao Buddhist followers the importance of studying, actively participating in movements, production, and business, responding to social welfare movements, contributing to the socio-economic development of the province, strengthening national unity, and contributing to the development of a more prosperous and beautiful homeland.

Giving a brief update on the province's socio-economic situation, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of An Giang Province, Le Van Phuoc, stated that 2025 will be a year of many difficulties and challenges, with the implementation of many important national events. The Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial People's Committee have focused on directing and managing the socio-economic situation of the newly merged An Giang province in 2025, achieving many important results.

The province has achieved and surpassed 24 out of 26 targets set in the Provincial People's Council Resolution; economic growth reached 8.39%, ranking first in the Mekong Delta and 14th out of 34 provinces/cities nationwide; budget revenue exceeded VND 25 trillion; cultural and social activities, political security, and social order and safety were ensured,… 

“The above results are due in large part to the significant contributions of Hoa Hao Buddhist followers. On behalf of the Provincial Party Committee, the Provincial People's Council, the Provincial People's Committee, and the Provincial Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, we respectfully acknowledge, commend, and thank you for your great contributions,” affirmed Le Van Phuoc, Vice Chairman of the An Giang Provincial People's Committee.

In 2026, implementing the Resolution of the First Provincial Party Congress, after the merger, An Giang province strives to achieve double-digit economic growth. Specifically for 2026, An Giang aims for economic growth of 10.71% or higher; budget revenue exceeding VND 32 trillion;…

To achieve these goals, Vice Chairman of An Giang Provincial People's Committee Le Van Phuoc hopes that the Hoa Hao Buddhist Association will continue to accompany, guide, and educate its followers in their practice, actively participate in movements launched by the province, especially in social welfare work and the "2S" movement (security and social welfare), contributing together with the government to building an increasingly developed homeland.

On behalf of the Central Executive Board of the Hoa Hao Buddhist Association, the Head of the Central Executive Board, Mr. Nguyen Tan Dat, expressed his delight at the attention of the Party, the State, and the leaders of An Giang province; affirming that this is a great source of spiritual encouragement for the entire congregation to confidently practice and study according to the direction of "For the Dharma, for the nation." In recent times, despite the process of reorganizing and merging local executive boards, the Association has prioritized the implementation of social welfare programs with strong widespread impact./.

News by Nhu Ngoc

Translator: Thi Huynh