Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung, a member of the Party Central Committee across four terms, has been awarded the third-class Independence Order.

Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung hosted a courtesy meeting on the morning of April 3 with Touch Sopharath, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Cambodia to Vietnam, at the ministry’s headquarters.

Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung reaffirmed that Vietnam consistently respects and guarantees the right to freedom of belief and religion - as well as the right not to follow any religion - for all citizens.

A delegation from the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs paid tribute on March 26 to Cardinal Gioan Baotixita Pham Minh Man, former Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Ho Chi Minh City.

On the afternoon of March 25, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, Minister Dao Ngoc Dung held talks with Chay Borin, Minister of Cult and Religion of the Kingdom of Cambodia.

On the morning of March 25 in Hanoi, the Youth Union of the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs held a ceremony to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (March 26, 1931 - March 26, 2026).

On the morning of March 25, Cambodian Minister of Cult and Religion Chay Borin led a delegation on an official visit and working session in Ninh Binh province.

Vietnam’s view is that unity among ethnic groups is a strategic issue within the broader framework of national solidarity. Stability is an important foundation for sustainable and faster development.

As Vietnam steps into a new phase of national development, policies on ethnic and religious affairs are undergoing significant transformation, placing people’s trust and well-being at the center of policy effectiveness.

Vietnam and Mexico have significant potential to strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors, Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung said during a diplomatic meeting with Mexico’s ambassador to Vietnam on March 4.

The Politburo has appointed Nguyen Dinh Khang, a member of the Party Central Committee, as Standing Deputy Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs.

Vietnam and India seek to deepen collaboration in ethnic and religious policy, as Minister Dao Ngoc Dung meets Indian Ambassador Tshering W. Sherpa in Hanoi.

With the establishment of the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs in 2025, Vietnam’s work in ethnic and religious policy enters a new era, grounded in unity, practical impact and the well-being of the people.

With the establishment of the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, 2025 marks a turning point, laying foundations for stronger unity and sustainable development.

On the morning of February 10, in Hanoi, Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung warmly welcomed a delegation from the Central Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, who visited to extend Lunar New Year greetings.

Deputy Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Nguyen Hai Trung chaired a conference on January 21 to gather opinions on online belief and religious activities as regulated in the amended Law on Belief and Religion.

On the afternoon of January 29, Minister Dao Ngoc Dung chaired an expanded leadership meeting in Hanoi to formally nominate Hoang Van Tuyen, Director of the Policy Department, as a full-time candidate for Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly.

Deputy Minister Nguyen Hai Trung commended the Catholic Church’s role in Vietnam’s social and spiritual life during his Tet visit to the Ho Chi Minh City Archbishop’s Office.

Vietnamese Buddhism marked a significant year with humanitarian efforts, digital transformation, and strong international presence.

In recognition of his leadership in a nationwide effort to eliminate makeshift housing, Minister Dao Ngoc Dung received one of Vietnam’s highest labor honors.