HCM City, May 6 -- State President Luong Cuong attended the opening ceremony of the UN Day of Vesak Celebrations 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City on May 6, during which he affirmed that Vietnam always respects and protects everyone's right to freedom of belief and religion, considering this an imporant foundation for strengthening great national unity.

"The Party and State of Vietnam highly value and create favourable conditions for religions, including Buddhism, to operate within the framework of the law," he stressed.

President Cuong extended a warm welcome to heads of state, government leaders, and representatives from international organisations, as well as distinguished Buddhist dignitaries from around the world. He also greeted Vietnamese...