The MERA delegation visited Most Venerable Thích Trí Quảng, Supreme Patriarch of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) at Hue Nghiem Pagoda and Most Venerable Thích Thiện Nhơn, Vice Supreme Patriarch of the VBS Discernment Council and President of the VBS Executive Council at Quang Duc Zen Monastery in Ho Chi Minh city.

The Deputy Minister accompanied by Chairman of the Government Committee for Religious Affairs Vũ Hoài Bắc, staffs from the MERA and the municipal Department of Ethnic and Religious Affairs.

During the visits, Deputy Minister Nguyễn Hải Trung extended Vu Lan greetings to Most Venerable Thích Trí Quảng, Most Venerable Thích Thiện Nhơn, and all Buddhist monks, nuns and followers nationwide.

He spoke highly of VBS’s practical contributions over the past years, especially roles of the leadership and guidance of Most Venerable Thích Trí Quảng, Most Venerable Thích Thiện Nhơn and other Buddhist dignitaries in strengthen great national unity, maintain religious harmony and accompany the nation's development under the motto “Dharma – Nation – Socialism.”

He expressed his hope that the Most Venerables and Buddhist dignitaries will continue to guide their followers in carrying out Buddhist affairs; actively take part in charitiable activties, contributing to development of the country.

The MERA delegation presents congratulotary flowers to Most Venerable Thích Thiện Nhơn

On this occasion, Most Venerable Thích Trí Quảng and Most Venerable Thích Thiện Nhơn expressed their deep gratitude for the attention MERA has given to the VBS over the past years.

They briefed the Deputy Minister on the VBS's key upcoming events, including a grand ceremony marking the VBS's 45th founding anniversary (November 7, 1981 – November 7, 2026) and the 10^th  National Buddhist Congress (2026–2031 term), expected to take place in early November 2026 in HCM City.

They  hoped to continue receiving attention and support from MERA leaders and the Government Committee for Religious Affairs for upcoming events.