US religious report still gives incorrect information about Vietnam

20:37 | 19/08/2016 Headlines Follow english.haiquanonline.com.vn on

Vietnam acknowledges several adjustments in the US Department of State’s 2015 annual report on international religious freedom, however it still contains several subjective assessments and cites wrong information about Vietnam.

Religious freedom in Vietnam, an undeniable reality

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Hai Binh made the remarks on August 19 in reply to reporters’ queries on Vietnam’s response to the August 10 report.

"The Vietnamese State’s unwavering policy is to respect and ensure citizens’ rights to freedom of belief and religion, which is stipulated in the country’s Constitution and law.

The Vietnamese law strictly forbids any discrimination against citizens for religious and belief reasons,” the official said.

Vietnam is carrying out a score of specific policies and measures to ensure its people fully enjoy the rights to freedom of belief and religion, which helps create an eventful, perse religious life in the country, he added.

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