This was the big awards first held by the Korean Buddhism under the sponsor of the country’s Government and National Assembly to honour foreign Buddhist dignitaries who have contributed greatly to fostering solidarity, friendship, cooperation and development between their countries with the RoK, and to building world peace.

Buddhist nun Thich Nu Gioi Tanh (C).

Buddhist nun Thich Nu Gioi Tanh, who is also member of the Buddhist Sangha of Vietnam’s Executive Board, was among 124 dignitaries to receive the noble prize this time.

She said that receiving the prize was the honour of not only her but also the entire Vietnamese community in the RoK as they are also making contributions to intensifying solidarity and friendship between the two countries.

Vietnam a trustworthy partner for sustainable peace

Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong has affirmed Vietnam is a trustworthy partner for sustainable peace in a message following the country’s election to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for 2020-2021.

Joining UN peacekeeping missions affirms VN’s contributions to world peace

Vietnam’s participation in the United Nations’ peacekeeping missions is a humanitarian activity of great significance, affirming the country’s responsibility towards the international community.

Vietnam, Australia boost peacekeeping cooperation

An Australia-funded programme to share experience for officers and medical workers of the level-2 field hospital No.2 wrapped up at the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations (VDPO) on June 5.  

Vietnam treasures values of peace, stability

Vietnam always treasures and maintains values of peace and stability, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh while addressing the 25th International Conference on the Future of Asia in Tokyo, Japan, on May 30.

Vietnam Vesak prayer for global peace sets a world record

A mass prayer at the Tam Chuc Pagoda in northern Vietnam, part of the Vesak celebrations, has set a world record.

Source: VNA