Ambassador meets World Evangelical Alliance chief in New York
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations. (UN) (Photo: VNA)
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), has emphasised Vietnam’s consistent policy of ensuring and promoting the right to freedom of belief and religion of all people, without any discrimination.
At a meeting with Dr. phil. Thomas Schirrmacher, Secretary General & CEO of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) in New York on April 6, the diplomat noted that the policy is enshrined in the Constitution, the 2016 Law on Belief and Religion, and other relevant documents.
Therefore, religions in Vietnam, including Protestantism, have favourable conditions to develop healthily, contributing to national socio-economic stability and development, he continued.
Vietnam is home to more than 1 million Protestants in all of its 63 cities and provinces, and some 90 organisations and groups.
Giang also stressed that Vietnam stands ready to hold dialogues and cooperate with countries and organisations in issues regarding human rights and religious freedom, in the spirit of mutual respect and understanding.
The Vietnamese Foreign Ministry last month launched Vietnam's voluntary midterm report on the implementation of Universal Periodic Review (UPR) third cycle recommendations and announced the country's candidacy to the UN Human Rights Council in the 2023-2025 tenure, he stressed.
For his part, Schirrmacher expressed his impression on Vietnam’s policies, laws and achievements in protecting and promoting human rights, including religious freedom, as well as the ambassador’s open, constructive and sincere dialogue spirit in this field.
The two sides also compared notes on regional and international issues of common concern like climate change and UN reform.
Established in London in 1846, the WEA seeks to strengthen local churches through national alliances, supporting and coordinating grassroots leadership and seeking practical ways to show the unity of the body of Christ./.
Related News
Minister of Finance receives South Korea’s new Ambassador to Vietnam
16:13 | 23/10/2023 Finance
UAE believes in potentiality of growth of relations with Vietnam: Ambassador
14:30 | 31/07/2023 Headlines
NA Chairman’s visits create new momentum for growth of ties with Argentina, Uruguay: Ambassador
14:06 | 24/04/2023 Headlines
Vietnam, France – accompanying, reliable partners: Ambassador
13:48 | 12/04/2023 Headlines
Latest News
Exports, FDI remain Vietnam’s bright spots: HSBC
17:16 | 02/05/2024 Headlines
Growth engines rev up in first four months
17:12 | 02/05/2024 Headlines
Vietnam fulfills Chairmanship of Asia Pacific Group at UN for April
19:38 | 01/05/2024 Headlines
Startups gradually mature in international markets
08:22 | 01/05/2024 Headlines
More News
Việt Nam to promote local tourism
13:37 | 30/04/2024 Headlines
April 30 Victory – Glorious milestone in national history
13:34 | 30/04/2024 Headlines
Vietnam secures remarkable economic successes since national reunification
13:31 | 30/04/2024 Headlines
Precious significance of Điện Biên Phủ Victory
16:44 | 29/04/2024 Headlines
Tourism sector surges with over six million visitors in four months
16:40 | 29/04/2024 Headlines
Removing the yellow card, seafood businesses commit to "say no to IUU"
07:51 | 29/04/2024 Headlines
Vietnam ranks third in Southeast Asia in startup investment attraction
14:57 | 28/04/2024 Headlines
All-out efforts needed to get IUU yellow card removed: Minister
14:55 | 28/04/2024 Headlines
Vietnam expected to become e-commerce powerhouse in Southeast Asia
19:49 | 27/04/2024 Headlines
Your care
Exports, FDI remain Vietnam’s bright spots: HSBC
17:16 | 02/05/2024 Headlines
Growth engines rev up in first four months
17:12 | 02/05/2024 Headlines
Vietnam fulfills Chairmanship of Asia Pacific Group at UN for April
19:38 | 01/05/2024 Headlines
Startups gradually mature in international markets
08:22 | 01/05/2024 Headlines
Việt Nam to promote local tourism
13:37 | 30/04/2024 Headlines