The event chaired by Chairman of the Government Committee for Religious Affairs (GCRA) Vũ Hoài Bắc and attended by representatives from ministries of the National Defence, Public Security, the Government Inspectorate, the National Assembly’s Social and Cultural Committee, departments and units of the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, and experts in the fields of belief and religion.

Delegates attend the conference

The draft outlines rules for belief and religious activities in cyberspace, aiming to create clear, consistent laws that support diverse forms of these activities. They seek to provide a transparent, open, and convenient space for individuals and organisations to engage in such activities online quickly and effectively.

The draft also sets out the duties of those involved, including individuals, organizations, state agencies, telecom companies, and internet service providers, to improve flexibility, ease of use, and timely access to information that meets the public’s needs around belief and religion.

It also simplifies administrative procedures and promotes digital transformation in the field of belief and religion. Currently, the forms, processes, and procedures for administrative tasks in this sector remain insufficiently flexible to suit the practical conditions at the grassroots level.

During the event, delegates appreciated the close coordination between the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs and relevant ministries, sectors, localities, and religious organizations in reviewing the implementation of the 2016 law, identifying the achievements while frankly assessing limitations and shortcomings from reality to propose comprehensive amendments that meet new requirements.

In addition, participants also agreed that the amendment of the Law also closely follow the Party’s key orientations on building a socialist rule-of-law State, administrative reform, national digital transformation, and ensuring people's right to freedom of religion.

As reported, the amended Law on Belief and Religion will be submitted to the National Assembly for consideration and approval at the 16th National Assembly’s first session in April 2026.

Anh Khôi