Deputy Minister of Home Affairs receives Holy See guest
Vietnam's law on religion is consistent with international conventions that Vietnam has signed, always creating favourable conditions for religious organisations to operate in accordance with the Constitution and laws, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Vu Chien Thang stated.
Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Vu Chien Thang (R) and Under-Secretary for the Holy See’s Relations with States Monsignor Miroslaw Stanislaw Wachowski (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam's law on religion is consistentwith international conventions that Vietnam has signed, always creating favourableconditions for religious organisations to operate in accordance with theConstitution and laws, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Vu Chien Thang stated.
The Vietnamese official made the affirmation at a reception for Under-Secretary for the Holy See’s Relations with States Monsignor Miroslaw Stanislaw Wachowski who is on a working visit to Vietnam on April 21.
Thang stated that Vietnam always respects and guarantees the right to belief and religious freedom ofcitizens, and briefed the guest on policies and laws on belief andreligion of the Vietnamese Party and State. He noted that in Vietnam everyone hasthe right to freely practice belief and religious activities either in their own homes or at places ofworship.
The ethical, cultural and humane values of religions are disseminated in the sociallife, while resources of religions are being promoted for the cause of nationalconstruction and development, he added.
Many religious dignitaries have been models of both devotion to religion and contribution to patriotic emulation movements, as well as to the building of a healthy cultural environment in residential areas, and the fight against the COVID-19 pandemicover the last two years.
Participants at the meeting (Photo: VNA)
The Vietnamese Government acknowledges and appreciates the involvementand efforts of religious organisations in preventing and controlling the COVID-19,Thang said, expressing the hope that the Holy See will continuedirecting the Catholic Church in Vietnam to contribute to further strengthening the Vietnam - Vatican relations.
For his part, Monsignor Wachowski said he hopes to contribute to thedevelopment of Vietnam – the Holy See relations.
He added that after being appointed as Undersecretary for Relations with States of the Vatican, he wanted to visit Vietnam – thebeautiful, peace-loving country.
He showed pleasure at great efforts and contributionsmade by the Catholic Church of Vietnam to socialwelfare activities and its compliance with laws on religious activities inVietnam.
Thang suggested Wachowski and the Holy See's relevant agencies tocoordinate with Vietnamese authorities to promote the bilateral relations, andpay attention to appointing bishops to dioceses with vacantseats, and to dioceses whose bishops have reached retirement age.
The Holy See's official mentioned talks held by the two sides to promotetheir relations, expressing the hope that the 9th round of talks will go well and achieve basic contents of operational regulations forthe resident envoy of the Holy See in Vietnam./.
Under-Secretary for the Holy See’s Relations with States Antoine Camilleri met with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and senior officials of Vietnam in Hanoi on January 18, affirming that Pope Francis and the Holy See always want Vietnam – the Holy See relations to further develop.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on December 18 received a delegation from the Holy See, led by Under-Secretary for Relations with States Antoine Camilleri, who are in Vietnam to attend the seventh meeting of the Vietnam-Vatican Joint Working Group.
Archbishop Marek Zalewski, the Holy See's Apostolic Nuncio to Singapore and the Vatican's non-resident Special Envoy to Vietnam, paid a courtesy visit to leaders of the southern province of An Giang on November 28.
Officials from the Government’s Committee for Religious Affairs on September 20 visited and offered congratulations to representatives of the Cao Dai Temple (Tay Ninh Holy See) in Ho Chi Minh City on the occasion of the religion’s biggest festival - “Hoi Yen Dieu Tri Cung”.
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NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
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Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Vu Chien Thang (R) and Under-Secretary for the Holy See’s Relations with States Monsignor Miroslaw Stanislaw Wachowski (Photo: VNA) 
Participants at the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
