(VOVWORLD) - Deputy Foreign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc and an inter-sector delegation on Thursday concluded a working visit to the Vatican on Thursday.
 Deputy Foreign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc (Photo: Nguyen Khang/VNA) |
During the 2-day visit, both sides discussed Vietnam-Vatican relations, including issues related to the Vietnam Catholic Church, in a frank and constructive manner.
Mr. Ngoc reiterated that Vietnam pursues a consistent policy of respecting and ensuring the freedom of beliefs and religions of all citizens, while working hard to complete its legal framework in the sector.
He added that Vietnam encourages and continues to create optimal conditions for the Vietnam Catholic Church to actively engage in national construction and that Vietnam always pays attention to the demands of the church.