State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosts Vietnam Buddhist Sangha leaders

At the reception, held on Buddha’s 2565th birthday, President Phuc congratulated the VBS and all Buddhist followers on the occasion.

Describing Buddhism as a religion accompanying the nation, the State leader noted that the organisation has taken the pioneering role in patriotic movements and religious solidarity. He also spoke highly of its charity activities.

Phuc reiterated the policy of the Party and State of respecting and observing the right to freedom of belief and religion. He pledged that the State works to ensure all religious practices take place in line with State law and regulations, while creating conditions for religious followers and dignitaries to practice and perform their duties.
He said he hopes the VBS will continue to promote its role and prestige in strengthening the national great unity bloc and the solidarity among religions, thus optimising the strengths of beliefs and religions as well as culture for the national development.