PM: Religions always receive due attention
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan
Dung made the affirmation at his meeting with a delegation of the
Episcopal Council of the Catholic Church of Vietnam in Hanoi on January
21, during which he stated that all religions are equal before law.
The State respects and protects the freedom of belief and
religion, the leader said, adding that no one is permitted to violate
the right or take advantage of the right to break the law.
Wishing the council’s dignitaries and parishioners in general a happy
and merry New Year, he voiced his hope that Catholic followers will make
more contributions to the country’s construction and protection as well
as the great national unity.
The country overcame various
challenges and difficulties to reap comprehensive outcomes in
socio-economic spheres in 2013, he said, attributing successes to the
active contributions of Catholics.
Over the past years,
Catholic followers have abided by the policies, guidelines and law of
the Party and State and actively engaged in the country’s socio-economic
development, poverty reduction and humanitarian activities.
Bui Van Doc, the council’s President, was thankful for the good
sentiments and attention of the Party and State to the council’s
operation as well as the activities of the Catholic community.
Catholics will play a more active role in the country’s
socio-economic development, join hands with people across the country on
the path ahead and lead good secular and religious lives, he
pledged.-VNA