The meeting was attended by Pham Thanh Ngai, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee (PPC); Nguyen Thi Kim Tuyen, Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department; Huynh Minh Tuan, Vice Chairman of the PPC; Tran Van Thi, Vice Chairman of the Province's Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee; and leaders of provincial departments.

Intellectuals, scientists, and artists attended the meeting

At the meeting, delegates watched a video clip that provided information about Dong Thap province's socioeconomic position in 2025 as well as its development strategy for 2026. The intellectuals, scientists, and artists used this to express their joy and excitement over the province's outstanding achievements; they also acknowledged and thanked the provincial leaders for their attention and support, which has created an environment for them to develop and contribute more effectively to Dong Thap's overall development.
Representatives of intellectuals, scientists, and artists emphasized that they will maintain their sense of responsibility and professional competence, actively offering their intelligence and passion to help Dong Thap province grow stronger in the next era.

Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the PPC Pham Thanh Ngai acknowledged and highly appreciated the responsible and dedicated contributions of intellectuals, scientists, and artists to the development of the province in the past period.

Speaking at the meeting, Pham Thanh Ngai, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the PPC, emphasized that 2026 is expected to present numerous difficulties and challenges that will necessitate the concerted efforts of the entire society, with intellectuals, scientists, and artists playing critical roles. The Chairman expressed his hope that Dong Thap province's intellectuals, scientists, and artists will continue to play an important role in the new era, strengthening collaboration and deep commitment to innovation, and putting scientific and technological knowledge into practice, thereby contributing to rapid and sustainable socioeconomic development.

Furthermore, the Chairman requested that all levels and sectors continue to pay attention and create the most conducive conditions for intellectuals, scientists, and artists to confidently contribute to and accompany Dong Thap province's development.

On the occasion of the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026, on behalf of the provincial leadership, Chairman of the PPC Pham Thanh Ngai wishes the intellectuals, scientists, artists, and their families a healthy, happy, joyful new year with many new successes and continued worthy contributions to the building of Dong Thap province into an increasingly prosperous, beautiful, and civilized place.

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Translated by Gia Vi