Venerable Thich Duc Nghiep delivered President of the Vietnam Buddhist Shangha’s message of peace in the East Sea- Photo:nld.com.vn

(VOVworld)- Ho Chi Minh City chapter of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) on May 28 held a ceremony to pray for peace in the East Sea. More than 1,000 Buddhist dignitaries and followers in the city attended the ceremony. Venerable Thich Duc Nghiep, Vice President of the Vietnam Buddhist Shangha delivered the President of the Vietnam Buddhist Shangha’s message of peace in the East Sea. The message calls on the Chinese Buddhist Association to appeal on Buddhist dignitaries and followers around the world to demand the Chinese government to abide by international law. The message asks the Chinese government to exercise its responsibility for protecting and maintaining peace, respecting independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of its neighbouring countries including Vietnam.