(VOVworld – Vietnam always highly values the contributions of religious dignitaries and followers in general and pastors and followers to the national construction and defense.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc receives the representatives of the Vietnam Christian Mission’s Executive Board                                       Source: VNA

At a reception for representatives of the Vietnam Christian Mission’s Executive Board in Hanoi on Wednesday, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hailed Vietnam’s consistent policy of respecting the people’s right to religious and belief freedom. He asked Christian dignitaries and followers to be more united and support each other to ensure social welfare and further develop the country. The mission now has more than 31,000 followers and 48 pastors in Vietnam.