On January 30th, in preparation for the upcoming Lunar New Year 2026 (Year of the Horse), in Son La, Central Committee member and Chairman of the National Assembly's Ethnic Affairs Committee Lam Van Man and his delegation visited and extended New Year greetings to former Politburo member and former Standing Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly Tong Thi Phong.

Accompanying them were: Vice Chairman of the National Assembly's Ethnic Affairs Committee Quàng Văn Hương; Member of the National Assembly's Ethnic Affairs Committee Lê Nhật Thành; Member of the Standing Committee of the Sơn La Provincial Party Committee Vi Đức Thọ; Deputy Head of the Sơn La Provincial National Assembly Delegation Hoàng Thị Đôi…

Chairman of the National Assembly's Ethnic Affairs Committee Lam Van Man and the delegation visited and extended New Year greetings to former Politburo member and former Standing Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly Tong Thi Phong.

During a visit to inquire about the health of former Standing Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly Tong Thi Phong, Chairman of the National Ethnic Council Lam Van Man provided a general overview of the National Ethnic Council's activities in 2025, particularly its work in advising on the development and improvement of policies and laws in the field of ethnic affairs; and its activities in monitoring, surveying, and deciding on important national issues.

The Chairman of the National Assembly's Ethnic Council expressed his hope that the former Standing Vice Chairman of the National Assembly would continue to monitor and contribute valuable experiences, especially in the field of legislation, so that the activities of the National Assembly in general, and the Ethnic Council in particular, would become even more qualitative and effective.

Chairman of the National Assembly's Ethnic Affairs Committee, Lam Van Man, visited and extended New Year greetings to former Politburo member and former Standing Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly, Tong Thi Phong.

Former Standing Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly Tong Thi Phong expressed her confidence that the National Ethnic Council will continue to inherit the traditions and experiences of previous terms, promote the spirit of unity and creativity, introduce many innovations in its activities, and at the same time accelerate digital transformation, improve the quality of advice and support for the activities of the National Assembly and the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, contributing to the cause of renovation and national construction.

+ During a visit to extend New Year greetings to officers and soldiers of the Chiềng On Border Guard Station, Chairman of the National Assembly's Ethnic Affairs Committee, Lâm Văn Mẫn, acknowledged that the Chiềng On Border Guard Station has made many contributions to the protection of the sovereignty and border security of the Fatherland.

Chairman of the National Assembly's Ethnic Affairs Committee, Lam Van Man, visits and extends New Year greetings to Chieng On Border Guard Station.

The Chairman of the National Assembly's Ethnic Affairs Committee visited and presented gifts to families receiving preferential treatment and influential individuals in Phiêng Khoài commune.

The Chairman of the National Assembly's Ethnic Affairs Committee wished the border guards in the area to continue to uphold the spirit of solidarity and work together with the authorities at all levels to overcome all difficulties and challenges, and to jointly build a homeland and country that is increasingly developing sustainably.

On this occasion, Chairman of the National Assembly's Ethnic Affairs Committee Lam Van Man and the delegation presented gifts to the Chieng On Border Guard Station and families of policy beneficiaries and meritorious individuals in the three communes of Yen Son, Mai Son, and Phien Khoai; wishing the people a warm and happy Lunar New Year celebration.