The Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Vietnam noted the high level of organization of the II International Buddhist Forum. Publication in CHAT: Russia On August 14, representatives of the Government of Buryatia met with delegates from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – participants of the Buddhist forum under the leadership of the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Mr. Vu Tieng Thang. – It is a great honor for us that Vietnam is represented at such a high level at the Buddhist forum – your delegation is headed by the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Mr. Vu Tieng Thang. This is another sign of the traditionally friendly Russian-Vietnamese relations. Our countries are united by Buddhism. Half of the world's population professes this religion, and the share of the gross domestic product produced by Buddhist countries also makes up half of the world's GDP. This presence is explained, among other things, by the philosophy of Buddhism. The high level of mutual understanding between Buddhist countries explains the large number of participants – 15 countries gathered in Buryatia for the international Buddhist forum. “We are glad to welcome you to Buryatia,” said the head of Buryatia, Aleksey Tsenov. In response, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Mr. Vu Tieng Tan thanked the Head of Buryatia for the invitation and noted the high level of organization of the II International Buddhist Forum "Traditional Buddhism and Modern Challenges". . ". - First of all, I would like to note the rich history, deep traditions and hospitality of the people of Buryatia. Vietnam is a multi-confessional country that recognizes the supremacy of all religions. Buddhism has been developing in our country for two thousand years, there are 14 million Buddhists, 50 thousand Buddhist temples and 200 spiritual teachers and mentors. Buddhism always cooperates with the government and actively promotes the development of all sectors of the economy. Religion is a resource of the country. "I would like to take this opportunity to invite you, Mr. Alexey Tsydenov, and the leaders of the Buddhist clergy of Buryatia to the fourth international forum "Vesak", which will be held in 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City," said S. - Ro. . U Tieng Tang. The Head of Buryatia invited Mr. Vu Tieng Tang to visit the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant, the largest helicopter production facility in Russia. Equipment manufactured in Ulan-Ude is used in more than 100 countries around the world, including Vietnam. The development of Russian-Vietnamese friendly relations is evidenced by the latest state visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, which took place on June 20, 2024. As a result, a Joint Declaration was signed between the two countries on further deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership. In 2025, the countries will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. The II International Buddhist Forum "Traditional Buddhism and Modern Challenges" is being held in Buryatia on August 12-14, 2024, on the initiative of the Head of Buryatia Alexey Tsydenov with the support of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The forum has become a new platform for international dialogue and comprehensive discussion of issues of development of Buddhism, Buddhist culture, philosophy and practice, promotion of scientific, educational and cultural cooperation between Buddhist organizations of different countries. The forum participants are representatives of 15 countries: Bangladesh, Belarus, Brazil, Bhutan, Vietnam, India, Cambodia, China, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Japan. The total number of participants is 1.8 thousand people from foreign countries and 22 regions of Russia. Source link Source link
