Govt congratulates Ha Noi Archbishop on appointment
HA NOI (22-02-2005) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has greeted the new Archbishop of Ha Noi, Bishop Ngo Quang Kiet.
Speaking yesterday to correspondents about the Vatican’s appointment, the ministry spokesman Le Dung said, "we would like to congratulate Bishop Ngo Quang Kiet on being appointed Archbishop of Ha Noi."
"This promotion was made in line with an agreement between the Vietnamese Government and the Vatican," he said replying to a question if the appointment had received the Government’s nod. — VNS
