Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju today addressed the opening ceremony of the United Nations Day of Vesak in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Mr. Riiju conveyed greetings and messages of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He noted that the timeless teachings of Lord Buddha offer profound insights and solutions to many of the present global challenges. Mr. Rijiju mentioned that India’s initiative Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment), which promotes awareness about the impact of individual choices on our shared planet, is deeply rooted in Buddhist philosophy. He also invited followers of Lord Buddha to visit the sacred sites associated with his teachings in India and connect with this living heritage. On the occasion, President of Vietnam, Luong Cuong, President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and the Sangharaja of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha also addressed the event.Mr. Rijiju also met separately with the President of Vietnam, Mr. Luong Cuong. Recognizing the healthy progress in multi-dimensional cooperation between India and Vietnam, both leaders affirmed their support for further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. Mr. Cuong appreciated the Government of India’s gesture of sending Holy Buddha Relics to Vietnam.
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