President Dam extended his best wishes for the good health of the Patriarch, Buddhist dignitaries, monks, nuns and followers on the occasion and highlighted their active involvement in the patriotic emulation campaigns.

He said he believes the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha and followers nationwide and abroad will contribute to the strong national unity towards the goal of a strong country with rich people and a just, democratic and civilised society.

He took the occasion to wish the upcoming 7^th National Congress of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha every success.

Most Venerable Thich Pho Tue said the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha will further urge its followers to actively participate in humanitarian activities and contributing to national defence and construction and improving people’s living standards.