Viet Nam consistent in ensuring human rights and freedom of religion and belief

Foreign Ministry Deputy Spokeswoman Pham Thu Hang made the above statement at the ministry’s press briefing on December 15 in response to the U.S. decision to put Viet Nam in the special watch list on religious freedom. 

The decision is based on unobjective assessment and inaccurate information regarding the situation of freedom of religion and belief in Viet Nam, the Deputy Spokeswoman said. 

Ms. Pham also stressed that the aforesaid policy is clearly stated in the 2013 Constitution as well as laws of the country, and has been ensured and respected in reality.

Viet Nam has constantly improved the legal system and policies on religion and belief, and the country’s efforts and achievements in ensuring freedom of religion and belief have been widely acknowledged by the international community, Pham added.

Viet Nam, said the Deputy Spokeswoman, is ready to discuss with the American side the issues of common concern on the basis of openness, candidness and mutual respect, contributing to strengthening the comprehensive partnership between the two countries./.