WEA impressed by Vietnam's protection of religious freedom
(VOVWORLD) - World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) chief has expressed his impression on Vietnam’s policies, laws and achievements in protecting and promoting human rights, including religious freedom, as well as the Vietnamese ambassador’s open, constructive and sincere dialogue spirit in this field.
 Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN (Photo: VNA) |
Thomas Schirrmacher, Secretary General & CEO of the World Evangelical Alliance, met Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, in New York on Wednesday.
Giang reiterated Vietnam’s consistent policy of ensuring and promoting the right to freedom of belief and religion of all people, without any discrimination. Religions in Vietnam, including Protestantism, have favorable conditions to develop healthily, contributing to national socio-economic stability and development, he said.
Vietnam is home to more than 1 million Protestants in all of its 63 cities and provinces, and some 90 organizations and groups.
The Ambassador affirmed Vietnam’s willingness to hold dialogues and cooperate with countries and organizations in issues regarding human rights and religious freedom, in the spirit of mutual respect and understanding.