(VOVworld) – The government committee for religious affairs met with representatives of 38 religious organizations in HCM city on Monday to discuss the role of religion in promoting a healthy lifestyle.

In his address, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam praised the contributions made by religious organizations to Vietnam’s development. He asked the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education and Training, and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to increase coordination with religious organizations to encourage more people and religious followers to engage in this drive.