Building a contingent of ethnic minority cadres has consistently been a guiding principle and strategic policy of the Communist Party of Vietnam throughout different revolutionary periods. Consequently, ethnic affairs in areas with ethnic minority populations have always received special attention from the Party and the State. Effectively carrying out this work ensures equality, solidarity, and shared development among ethnic groups across the nation. This article evaluates the current status of ethnic affairs and the Khmer ethnic cadre force in Tra Vinh province and proposes several solutions to enhance ethnic work and develop a contingent of ethnic cadres capable of meeting the demands of the new era.