At the meeting, he extended Christmas wishes to the Archbishop of the Hue Archdiocese, priests, clergymen, clergywomen and to their followers in the city. He also praised Catholics for their contributions to the province. On behalf of the Hue archdiocese, Archbishop Francois Xavier Le Van Hong appreciated the provincial support. Meanwhile, he affirmed that Hue's Catholic community will continue their contributions in reducing poverty and developing the province. The archbishop Le Van Hong also wished Thua Thien Hue province's leaders a new year of new achievements.