The Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Secretary Dinh La Thang hosted a reception on September 19 for new United States Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Ms Mary Tarnowka.
During the reception, Secretary Đinh La Thăng exchanged with the Ms Mary Tarnowka about the current religious situation in Ho Chi Minh City, including the relocation of a religious establishment in Thu Thiem new urban area.
“Vietnamese Party and State always respect and guarantee the right to freedom of belief and religion for every Vietnamese. Under the leadership of the Party and the Government, new homes of people after relocation are ensured better or at least similar to their former residence. The pagoda in District 2, as well as other religious establishments of Vietnam, shall comply with the law of Vietnam", the Secretary Thang stated.
DT (vietnamnet)