Vietnam considers human rights, religious freedom top priorities: MoFA
Vietnam rejects the US listing the country as a country of concern for religious freedom issues.
Vietnam is always committed to guaranteeing human rights and religious freedom, Foreign Ministry Deputy Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said on December 15.
Pham Thu Hang, deputy spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Photo courtesy of the ministry |
The Vietnamese government always abides by the 2013 Constitution, laws, and international practices on human rights and religious freedom, she said at the ministry's regular press briefing.
The nation has made endless efforts to improve the legislative system on religious freedom, Hang added.
The international community has recognized Vietnam's work and achievements in the defense of human rights and religious freedom, she said.
“The US inclusion of Vietnam in the list of countries causing concern for religious freedom issues is based on one-sided assessment and inaccurate information,” Hang said.
“Vietnam is willing to discuss shared concerns with the US on mutual respect to foster the strategic partnership between the two nations,” she said.
On December 2, the US included 12 nations, including China, Pakistan, Myanmar, and Vietnam in its special watch list for “having engaged in or tolerated particularly severe violations of religious freedom."
Other News
- Russia airs documentary on aerospace cooperation with Vietnam
- Similarities between Japanese and Vietnamese cuisine
- Artifacts from Dien Bien Phu victory on display at Ho Chi Minh Museum
- Hanoi streets colored ahead of Reunification Day
- New Year of Asian countries celebrated in Hanoi
- Party Central Committee accepts National Assembly Chairman's resignation
- Vietnam, Indonesia eye lifting relations
- Vietnam news in brief - April 25
- AI Connect: Vietnam, US join hands to boost cooperation in Asia-Pacific
- Prime Minister urges measures to boost national digital transformation
Trending
-
Vietnam's tourism sees 58.2% increase in int’l visitors
-
Vietnamese people flock to Dien Bien Phu to commemorate resounding victory
-
Art exhibition combining tradition and modernity
-
Hanoi strives to ensure smooth high school exams
-
Carnaval Ha Long 2024 woos tourists with fireworks and drone light shows
-
Affordable, quality tours offered at Hanoi Tourism Festival 2024
-
Introduction of community tourism area in Hanoi herb kingdom
-
Capital Law revision helps Hanoi promote role as nation’s socio-economic hub
-
IT training urged to focus on semiconductors