(VOVworld) – The Prime Minister has issued a new decree on directives and measures guiding the implementation of the Ordinance on beliefs and religions. Nguyen Khac Huy is Director of the Legal and Inspection Department of the Government Commission for Religious Affairs says Decree 92 will replace decree 22 on this issue:

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‘The decree will simplify administrative procedures, remove either overlapped or irrational administrative procedures that prove troublesome for citizens and religious organizations when they practice their religious activities. The new decree will help reorganize religious activities in the community, set orientations for religious activities in line with the goals of communications, commemoration, honoring those who have rendered great service to the nation, and preserving national cultural symbols. The decree sets regulations for foreigners practicing religions in Vietnam. They can register with provincial People’s Committees to practice religious activities in legitimate legal institutions’.

The decree will take effect since January 1^st, 2013.