Vietnam - Laos - Cambodia cooperate to spread the humanistic values of Buddhism

On October 28, in the capital Phnom Penh (Kingdom of Cambodia), the 3rd Vietnam - Laos - Cambodia Buddhist Summit took place solemnly with the theme "Buddhist Harmony for Peace and Sustainable Development".

The event is an important cooperative activity between the Ministry of Cults and Religions and the Supreme Sangha Council of Cambodia; the Ministry of Ethnic Minorities and Religions and the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha; the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Lao Buddhist Sangha. The three parties agreed to organize the conference on a rotational basis, demonstrating the spirit of solidarity and sustainable cooperation between Buddhism in the three countries.

Attending the opening ceremony were Ms. Men Sam An, Supreme Advisor to the King, President of the Council of the Solidarity Front for the Development of the Cambodian Motherland, Vice President of the Cambodian People's Party; Mr. Chay Borin, Minister of Cults and Religions of Cambodia; along with Heads of delegations and monks representing Buddhism in the three countries of Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos.

Representing Vietnam, Deputy Minister of Ethnic Minorities and Religions Nguyen Hai Trung attended the conference.

Deputy Minister Nguyen Hai Trung: The Ministry of Ethnic Minorities and Religions of Vietnam will create the most favorable conditions for the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha to strengthen cooperation with Buddhism in Cambodia and Laos.

Speaking at the conference, Deputy Minister Nguyen Hai Trung emphasized: Vietnam highly appreciates the theme of this year's conference. When the world is experiencing armed conflicts, the word "peace" is still an aspiration; when society in some places is still unstable and uncertain, and "harmony" between people and people, between people and nature is still a "dream"... then gathering together to discuss and propose solutions, turning the aspirations and dreams of all people on earth into reality, turning consequences into results in development and construction is a very practical and honorable work...

To realize the goals of the 3rd Vietnam - Laos - Cambodia Buddhist Summit, Deputy Minister Nguyen Hai Trung emphasized the importance of close coordination between the state management agencies of religion of the three countries.

The Deputy Minister said that based on the contents agreed at the conference, the Ministry of Ethnic Minorities and Religions of Vietnam will work with the Ministry of Cults and Religions of the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Central Committee of the Lao Front for National Construction to exchange and consult with the governments of the three countries to build a support mechanism and promote Buddhist activities in each country as well as common connection programs. "We hope that the values of harmony, compassion and wisdom of Buddhism will continue to spread, making practical contributions to peace and sustainable development in the region," Deputy Minister Nguyen Hai Trung emphasized.

He affirmed that the Ministry of Ethnic Minorities and Religions of Vietnam will create the most favorable conditions for the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha to strengthen cooperation with Buddhism in Cambodia and Laos.

Regarding Buddhist organizations, the Deputy Minister suggested that the three countries build a common action program towards harmony, peace and sustainable development, not only within each country but also through regional cooperation activities. Thereby, promoting the spreading power of Buddhism in social life and accompanying the Governments of the countries for the common goal: a prosperous and happy life for everyone.

Source: https://baolangson.vn/viet-nam-lao-campuchia-hop-tac-lan-toa-gia-tri-nhan-van-cua-phat-giao-5063219.html