During the reception, Thang highlighted the sound relations between Vietnam, China, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand. The countries have joined hands to build peace in the region and nurture the humanitarian spirit of Buddhism, he added.

Head of the Government Committee for Religious Affairs Vu Chien Thang speaks at the reception for Buddhism delegations from China, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand.

While underlining the development of Vietnam and Vietnamese Buddhism, Thang called on the countries to forge ahead with cooperation and mutual assistance in various aspects.

The guests highly appreciated Vietnam’s hosting of Vesak 2019 and expressed their appreciation for the country’s beauty and hospitality.

The celebration shows the participation of the Vietnamese Government and Buddhism in the implementation of the UN Millennium Development Goals, and is an opportunity for Buddhism countries to increase exchanges and contribute to their common cooperation, they agreed.

Heads of the foreign delegation said hosting Vesak 2019 in Vietnam not only contributes to peace for one country but also brings peace and solidarity for all of humanity.

UN Day of Vesak 2019 Celebration to start on May 12

The United Nations Day of Vesak 2019 Celebration is set to begin in Tam Chuc Pagoda in the northern province of Ha Nam on May 12.

 

Vietnam's three times hosting UN Day of Vesak

  

 

About 7,200 volunteers to serve UN Vesak Day celebration

About 7,200 members of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union and volunteers will be serving the upcoming United Nations Day of Vesak 2019.

 

Vietnam ready for UN Day of Vesak 2019

 

 

Over 1,600 delegates register for UN Day of Vesak

As many as 1,650 delegates from 112 countries and territories worldwide have registered to attend the 16th United Nations Day of Vesak scheduled for May 12-14 in the northern province of Ha Nam, according to organisers. 

 

Source: VNA