(VOVworld) - Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam highlighted the important role of women, including religious followers, in the national construction and development. He made the remarks at a conference held by the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) and the Government Committee for Religious Affairs in Hanoi on Friday to honor 98 female religious dignitaries and sub-dignitaries who have made outstanding contributions to the national building. The honorees were selected from over 490 religious women who are members of the Union’s executive committees at all levels. Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam hailed efforts made by the female dignitaries in encouraging followers of their religions to abide by the policies of the Party and the law of the State as well as build a better life.