At the ceremony, Most venerable Thich Thanh Phong emphasised the role Buddhism has played in the process of national construction and development. He also called on monks and followers abroad to make a greater effort to celebrate the 1000^th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi.

Addressing the ceremony, Vietnamese ambassador to Germany Do Hoa Binh expressed his hope that the VBS will continue to pay special attention to monks and followers overseas, pay regular visits abroad and help Vietnamese Buddhists abroad learn more about Buddhism in order to make a greater contribution to their homeland.

During the ceremony, participants also listened to telepath Phan Thi Bich Hang speak about her efforts to search for the remains of fallen soldiers over the past 19 years.