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US’s religious report gives wrong information about Vietnam

19/8/17

The 2016 International Religious Freedom Annual Report of the US State Department still included some unobjective assessments and cited wrong information about Vietnam, according to Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang.

She made the remark at the ministry’s regular press conference in Hanoi on August 17 in response to a question regarding the US State Department’s release of the 2016 International Religious Freedom Annual Report.
Hang clarified that: “The consistent policy of the State of Vietnam is to respect and ensure the freedom of belief and religion, and following or not following any religions. This was enshrined in the Constitution and law of Vietnam and is ensured and respected in reality.”
That has created a very diverse life of religion and belief in Vietnam, she said, adding that Vietnamese law bans any religious and belief discrimination.
“The State of Vietnam has been implementing many concrete policies and measures to ensure that people fully benefit from the right to freedom of religion and belief, including the Law on Belief and Religion, which was approved by the National Assembly in November 2016 and will take effect in January 2018.”
“The 2016 International Religious Freedom Annual Report of the US State Department had some adjustments to match the reality in Vietnam. However, it was a regret as the report still gave some subjective assessments and cited incorrect information about Vietnam,” the spokeswoman stressed.
At the conference, Hang also informed the press about several external activities of the country in the time ahead.
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Gentle Moon 19/8/17 15:20

Vietnam is a multi – religion and multi-belief country. 95% of Vietnam’s population practice a religion. Vietnam now has 14 religions with 40 religious organizations and nearly 20 million followers.

Vietnam Love 19/8/17 15:21

The law requires all religious groups to register with the authorities and report on their activities. Authorities have the right to approve or refuse requests.

For A Peace World 19/8/17 15:22

There has been a harmony between religions. It is common for dignitaries of one religion to attend events and meetings of another religion.

John Smith 19/8/17 15:24

The Government Committee for Religious Affairs insists the Law on Belief and Religion was necessary to increase its management scope and keep out unwanted elements that always are prepared to use religion to threaten national unity.

Socialist Society 19/8/17 15:25

Every religious organization and individual is entitled to favorable conditions for participating in international exchanges of delegations, international forums and conferences, religious training courses, and other international activities.

Red Star 19/8/17 17:08

In Vietnam, everyone has the right to freedom of belief and religion, and has the right to follow any religion or to follow no religion. All religions are equal before the law.

Voice of people 19/8/17 17:10

Annual religious festivals, including Christmas and the Buddha’s birthday, have been held with the participation of hundreds of thousands of followers.

LawrenceSamuels 19/8/17 17:13

Religion in Vietnam today looks markedly different than it did 40 years ago. Vietnamese faithful conveyed, on the one hand, how religious freedom has expanded in the last four decades.

Me Too! 19/8/17 17:14

The State shall respect and protect the freedom of belief and religion. No one may violate the freedom of belief and religion, nor may anyone take advantage of a belief or religion in order to violate the law.

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