He praised the Front’s contribution to national unity and maximize support from the international community as Vietnam is willing to befriend and partner with other countries. The Party and State leader reiterated the Party and State’s facilitation of religious freedom to develop without discrimination, saying abuse of religions in violation of the law must be prevented and severely dealt with. Regarding the East Sea issue, the Party and State leader said national sovereignty and territorial integrity must be guarded in an efficient way to foster stability for development.