President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Do Van Chien presents flowers to Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (Photo: VNA)Extending his congratulations to Buddhist monks, nuns andfollowers nationwide, Chien affirmed that they have made active contributionsto the country’s socio-economic development over the past four decades.
He particularly highlighted that amidst complicated developments of the COVID-19pandemic, monks, nuns, and Buddhists across the country have joined hands withthe nation in the fight against the pandemic. The images of monks and nuns in white blouse taking care ofCOVID-19 patients, supporting the burial of those who died of the pandemic, and providing charity meals, "oxygen ATMs" at worship facilities have impressedmany people, stated Chien.
He expressed his hope that in the coming time, the VBS willcontinue encouraging monks, nuns and Buddhists to believe in the leadership ofthe Party and administration of the State, and work with people nationwide torealise the aspiration to develop a prosperous and happy country.
Most Venerable Thich Thanh Nhieu, Standing Vice Chairman ofthe VBS’s Executive Council, affirmed that the VBS will continue askingBuddhist dignitaries and followers to obey the Party’s guidelines, theState’s policies and laws, and localities’ regulations, and actively participatein charitable activities in support of people affected by the pandemic./.
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