India and Vietnam Sign MoU to Strengthen Buddhist Cooperation
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | MoU Between India and Vietnam on Buddhist Cooperation |
| Date | May 7, 2025 |
| Occasion | United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 |
| Organizations Involved | International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) and National Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) |
| Key Figures | Shri Kiren Rijiju, Ven. Shartse Khensur Rinpoche Jangchup Choeden, Most Ven. Dr. Thich Thien Nhon, Mr. Abhijit Halder, Shri Sandeep Arya |
| Establishment | Vietnam Chapter of IBC |
| Objective | Deepen cooperation, promote Buddhist values, foster international understanding, and enable Vietnam's representation in global forums. |
| Key Themes | Compassion, wisdom, peace, global harmony, sustainable development. |
| Background | Original agreement signed on May 29, 2022. Renewed MoU signifies strengthened relationship. |
| Significance | Enhances cultural diplomacy, people-to-people ties, and promotes Buddhist values globally. |