President Truong Tan Sanghas spoken highly of the contributions made to the nation by religiousdignitaries, including the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) and theCommittee for Solidarity of Vietnamese Catholics.
The president was full of praise during meetings on the threshold of theLunar New Year with Most Venerable Thich Tri Quang, Vice Chairman ofthe VBS Executive Board and head of the Sangha’s Ho Chi Minh Citychapter; Most Venerable Thich Thien Tam, also from the board; PriestNguyen Cong Danh, Chairman of the Committee for Solidarity of VietnameseCatholics (CSVC) and its Ho Chi Minh City chapter; and Priest Phan KhacTu, Vice Chairman of the CSVC’s chapter in the city.
He said that the combined force of all people nationwide, regardlessof their religion, will help the country overcome its difficulties andfurther develop and said he hopes that the religious dignitaries willcontinue to encourage their followers to uphold solidarity, lead goodsecular and religious lives and contribute to building a better Vietnam.
Most Venerable Quang said he believed that Vietnamwill continue to develop strongly and gain further respect in theinternational arena.
Priest Danh affirmed that the Catholic solidarity committee will work with the entire nation to ensure a successful 2014.
Visiting People’s Artists Vien Chau and Tra Giang, President Sang saidhe hopes that they will continue to devote to the country’s art sectorand share experience with the younger generation.-VNA