Nghe An meets with religious dignitaries and officials

Attending the conference were comrade Vo Thi Minh Sinh - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Nghe An province; representatives of provincial departments, branches and sectors; socio-political organizations, the Executive Committee of the Buddhist Sangha and the Provincial Catholic Solidarity Committee; Standing Committees of the Fatherland Front Committees of districts and cities; and prominent dignitaries and officials in religions.

Conference scene. Photo: Cong Kien

Speaking at the opening of the Conference, comrade Vo Thi Minh Sinh - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Nghe An province affirmed that in recent years, with the spirit of "Live a good life, good religion", "benefiting religion, benefiting life", accompanying the nation, religious people in the province have joined hands and hearts to overcome difficulties, especially the Covid-19 pandemic, contributing to the completion of the set socio-economic goals.

The material and spiritual life of the people has gradually improved, the need for religious activities has been ensured; solidarity between religions has been strengthened. In religious organizations, many typical models, collectives and individuals have emerged, standing out in the fields of economic life, social culture and national defense - security, actively participating in volunteer activities...

Catholics have supported the work of preventing and fightingCovid-19 epidemicin cash, goods, and medical supplies with a total value of over 17.2 billion VND; Vinh Diocese Caritas called for support for Ho Chi Minh City compatriots with 60 tons of goods and 2 billion VND in cash. Over the past nearly 2 years, the Bishop's House has coordinated with the Vietnam Fatherland Front CommitteeAll levels built 172 houses for poor Catholic households, with a total amount of more than 9.88 billion VND;...

Every year, Buddhists support charity and social security activities with nearly 19 billion VND.,2021 support for epidemic prevention and control nearly 10 billion VND.

Parishioner Nguyen Van Minh in Binh Minh hamlet, Nghia Loc commune (Nghia Dan) is a typical example of economic development. Photo: Minh Thai

The spirit of solidarity among religions has contributed to helping the Vietnam Fatherland Front at all levels in the province achieve many encouraging results. Specifically, in the context of the complicated developments of the Covid-19 epidemic, with the spirit of solidarity, mutual love, mutual assistance and human characterNghe An"Respectfully", the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committees at all levels and member organizations have received contributions from agencies, units, organizations, businesses, and philanthropists of more than 493 billion VND.

Of which, the Covid-19 Prevention and Control Fund was supported by more than 171.6 billion VND; the Fund for the Poor was more than 61 billion VND; Tet for the Poor - Tan Suu was more than 96.27 billion VND; social security programs were nearly 47.2 billion VND; the Million Social Security Gift Program was more than 29 billion VND. In particular, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the province has chaired and organized the implementation of a livelihood model to support nearly 1,000 poor and near-poor households to escape poverty sustainably with a total budget of over 19 billion VND...

Buddhists at Da Pagoda (Vinh City) prepare food to send to compatriots in the South during the days of isolation and lockdown to prevent and fight the Covid-19 epidemic. Photo: Huy Thu

On this occasion, the Standing Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Provincial Committee presented gifts to congratulate Catholic delegates on the occasion.Christmas2021 and Buddhist delegates on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of its foundingBuddhist ChurchVietnam Nghe An province.

Attending the Conference, delegates were informed about the content of 3 topics, including: "Economic, cultural, social, security, defense situation of the province and activities of the Nghe An Front in 2021"; "Situation and issues of concern in religious activities in Nghe An province" and "Situation and issues of concern related to religious land in Nghe An province".

Leaders of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Nghe An province presented gifts to Buddhist delegates on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha of Nghe An province. Photo: Cong Kien

Comrade Vo Thi Minh Sinh - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Nghe An province presented gifts to Catholic delegates on the occasion of Christmas 2021. Photo: Cong Kien

At the Conference, religious dignitaries and officials expressed their thoughts and aspirations and made recommendations and proposals on issues related toreligious activitiesand areas of life for the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee to receive and recommend to competent authorities for resolution, in order to ensure the legitimate rights and interests of all people.