Deputy PM meets religious clergies on National Day occasion
Deputy PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc received 42 clergies from 38 religious organisations of 14 religions across the country on September 1 who are attending the public celebration of the 70th National Day.
Deputy PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) at the meeting. (Photo: VNA)
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc received 42 clergies from 38 religious organisations of 14 religions across the country on September 1 who are attending the public celebration of the 70th National Day (September 2, 1945).
At the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister said Vietnamese people, regardless of sex, background or religion, gathered under the light of the Communist Party’s Viet Minh Font seven decades ago to break the chains of slavery in the legendary August Revolution, opening a new chapter in the nation’s history.
After the Independence Day, the late President Ho Chi Minh declared religious freedom and hope for solidarity among people with different beliefs, Phuc recalled.
Since then, the Party and the State have continually respected the freedom of religious belief and worship, given religions are part of the spiritual life of people, he stressed, adding that religious activities must be conducted in accordance with laws.
The State official hailed religious followers for their great contributions to the national struggle for independence and active efforts to rebuild the country and create a better life.
Vietnam has heightened its position in the international arena with expanded cooperation, stable economic growth and guaranteed social welfare and security as a result of initiatives by the entire politburo and people, including religious believers.
Phuc believed that all religions will continue to uphold their values and together develop the country towards democracy, justice, prosperity and civilisation.
Religious dignitaries expressed their gratitude to the Party and State for facilitating their religious practices and affirmed that the religions nationwide live in harmony despite their differences.
𒊎 The Deputy PM pledged to create conducive conditions for religious activities in accordance with the law and ensure freedom of religion.-VNA
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Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
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The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
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Deputy PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) at the meeting. (Photo: VNA)
