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Viewing cable 06HANOI2511, VIETNAM'S PRESIDENT MEETS WITH CATHOLIC LEADERS

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
06HANOI2511 2006-09-29 10:15 2011-08-25 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Embassy Hanoi
VZCZCXRO2480
RR RUEHROV
DE RUEHHI #2511/01 2721015
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
R 291015Z SEP 06 ZDK
FM AMEMBASSY HANOI
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 3568
INFO RUEHHM/AMCONSUL HO CHI MINH 1901
RUEHZS/ASEAN REGIONAL FORUM COLLECTIVE
RUEHROV/AMEMBASSY VATICAN 0003
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 HANOI 002511 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SENSITIVE 
SIPDIS 
 
STATE FOR EAP/MLS, DRL/IRF 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: PREL KIRF PHUM PGOV HUMANR VM
SUBJECT: VIETNAM'S PRESIDENT MEETS WITH CATHOLIC LEADERS 
 
REF: HCMC 1047 AND PREVIOUS 
 
SUMMARY AND COMMENT 
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1. (SBU) On September 28, State President Nguyen Minh Triet met with 
leaders of Vietnam's Catholic Church for the first time since taking 
office in June.  During the meeting, Triet underlined the GVN's 
willingness to allow Catholics to become more involved in Vietnam's 
socio-economic development.  Though government contacts privately 
downplayed the significance of this "courtesy call," the Catholics 
were very pleased, especially since Triet was willing to frankly 
discuss issues related to property disputes and GVN permission for 
Church officials to visit remote parts of the country.  We will 
continue to encourage the GVN to allow the space for Catholics to 
conduct charitable and humanitarian programs in Vietnam.  End 
Summary and Comment. 
 
2. (SBU) On September 29, Vietnamese media widely carried reports of 
a meeting in Hanoi between President Triet and the Catholic Church's 
Episcopal Council of Bishops.  In addition to the President, 
Chairman Ngo Yen Thi of the GVN's Committee on Religious Affairs 
(CRA) participated in the meeting.  The Catholics were led by Bishop 
Nguyen Van Hoa, President of the Council.  Hanoi Archbishop Ngo 
Quang Kiet, Hue Archbishop Pham Nhu The and Ho Chi Minh City 
Cardinal Pham Minh Man were also members of the Catholic delegation. 
 In its reporting, the media emphasized the GVN's support for 
Catholic efforts to become more involved in charitable and social 
development projects while highlighting "national solidarity" on 
religious matters. 
 
3. (SBU) CRA officials informed us that the meeting was merely a 
courtesy call on the President and "nothing substantive was 
discussed."  According to a close aide to Hanoi Archbishop Ngo Quang 
Kiet, the meeting was made at the request of members of the 
Episcopal Council who had wanted to congratulate the new State 
President in person.  The aide stated that after formal greetings, 
Triet asked the bishops to brief him on the status of outstanding 
issues and problems for the Church. 
 
4. (SBU) Archbishop Man advocated for permission for the Church to 
become more involved in charitable and humanitarian projects, the 
aide continued.  Archbishop The explained the Church's pending 
property issues (reftels).  Hung Hoa Diocese Bishop Chuong also 
outlined the difficulties faced by Church leaders trying to minister 
to Catholics in remote parts of the country, particularly in the 
northwestern region, including Son La Province.  President Triet 
told the bishops that he was surprised to hear that Catholic clergy 
still have not been able to visit places within their bishoprics in 
these regions.  Regarding outstanding property issues, Triet also 
said he would ask relevant agencies to more quickly address these 
matters.  President Triet also promised "to continue encouraging the 
Church to be more involved in charitable and humanitarian 
activities/projects," the aide added. 
 
5. (SBU) Kiet's aide noted that, despite the fact that Triet failed 
to suggest any specific measures that may help to bring immediate 
solutions to pending problems, the bishops attending the meeting 
found it encouraging that the State President took such an open and 
constructive approach to issues facing the Church.  The bishops were 
also glad that Triet did not attempt to use previous GVN excuses 
like "time is needed to educate local officials," or similar 
reasons, to justify their unwillingness to help solve the Church's 
problems.  Instead, Triet acknowledged that local officials must 
"address pending issues facing the Church as soon as possible within 
their scope of their duties and responsibilities," the aide 
reported. 
 
Comment 
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6. (SBU) It remains to be seen whether Triet's highly publicized 
support for the Catholics' efforts to engage in humanitarian and 
charitable works aimed at poverty alleviation and healthcare will 
have a real impact on the ground.  It also is notable that no 
mention was made of allowing the Church to enter the realm of 
education.  As with similar statements in the past, the real 
question is whether the GVN actually wants to allow the Church to 
establish more socio-economic development and charitable programs. 
That the Catholics report that Triet is at least willing to discuss 
the issues facing the Church in a frank and open manner is an 
encouraging sign.  We will continue to urge the GVN at every 
opportunity to allow more space for the Church to contribute to 
society in this way.  End Comment. 
 
7. (SBU) Begin verbatim text of Vietnam news report: 
 
State President Nguyen Minh Triet has affirmed the Party and State's 
 
HANOI 00002511  002 OF 002 
 
 
consistent policy of respecting freedom of religion and belief, as 
well as creating favorable conditions for religious followers to 
contribute to national development and implement social and 
religious affairs. 
 
President Triet made the affirmation while receiving bishops of the 
Viet Nam Episcopal Council in Ha Noi on September 28. 
 
The State leader stressed that the tradition of great national unity 
was a source of strength and a driving force in the cause of 
national construction and defense. 
 
"National unity and solidarity among religions are of important 
significance that contribute to the success of the renewal process 
and lead the country forwards on the path of national 
industrialization and modernization," he said. 
 
The President urged the council to encourage Catholic followers to 
make practical contributions to the cause of national development 
and help foreign friends better understand Viet Nam's renewal 
achievements as well as its policy on freedom of religion and 
belief. 
 
Bishop Nguyen Van Hoa, President of the Viet Nam Episcopal Council, 
expressed his thanks to the Party and State for their care for 
Catholics and joy at the country's achievements in socio-economic 
development, hunger eradication and poverty reduction over the past 
years. 
 
The bishops pledged to support and make more contributions to social 
affairs, hunger eradication and poverty reduction and national 
cultural identity preservation. 
 
End text of report. 
 
ALOISI