Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (standing) at the meeting with religious dignitaries in Da Nang on August 9, 2019. (Photo: VGP/Quang Hieu)

At Friday’s meeting in Da Nang city with 126 dignitaries representing 43 religious organisations nationwide, Mr. Phuc reiterated the Party and State’s consistent policy of respecting freedom of religion and belief.

He called on religious dignitaries and followers to continue participating in emulation movements and poverty reduction efforts to boost socio-economic development.

Prime Minister Phuc also spoke highly of the cultural values and morality of religions in building a civilized lifestyle.