Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh (L) speaks with Most
Venerable Thich Thien Nhon, Chairman of the VBS Executive Board
(Photo: VNA)
Speaking at a Buddhist pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City, the official, who is a
Politburo member, also extended greetings to leading figures and followers of
the religion of the occasion of the Buddha birthday, expressing his belief that
they will continue the nation’s path in the motto of “religion, nation and
socialism”.
He thanked them for their contributions to the nation, especially during the
ongoing fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, and called on them to take an
active part in social activities for national construction and defence.
Thanking the attention and facilitation by the Party and State, representatives
of the Buddhist officials and followers in the country highlighted that over the
past two millennia, the religion has been going along with the nation for
national interests, towards the building of a peaceful and happy society.
In the time to come, they pledged to continue upholding the tradition of
patriotism, taking an active part in charity activities, fulfilling citizens’
obligations and respecting the law.
Source: VNA