(VOV) – Heritage values of religious diversity and their contributions to the Vietnamese society were discussed at a September 25 international workshop in Hanoi 25 hosted by the Government Committee for Religious Affairs and the EU delegation to Vietnam.
The event is part of the comprehensive Vietnam-EU partnership and cooperation agreement to deepen mutual understanding in religious affairs and further strength bilateral ties.
Delegates analyzed Vietnam’s achievements in promoting and ensuring religious freedom, legal framework on beliefs and religions, and the country’s commitments to protecting and promoting human rights, including religious freedom.
Deputy Head of the committee Nguyen Thanh Xuan said Vietnam is home to major religions such as Buddhism, Catholicism, Islam and Caodaism whose heritages are enriching the Vietnamese culture.
Ambassador and Head of the EU delegation to Vietnam Franz Jessen stated that religious freedom is a fundamental human right and a topic of mutual concern for both Vietnam and the EU.
Up to 80 percent of the Vietnamese population exercise religious and belief practices. 24 million of religious followers come from 40 State-recognized religious groups, accounting for 27 percent of national population.
Đăng ký: VietNam News