Vietnam Delegation Visit Newsroom

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan’s Purse welcomed a delegation from the Vietnam Government Committee for Ethnic and Religious Affairs for meetings at both organizations’ offices in Charlotte and Wilkes, North Carolina, respectively, as well as visits to Washington, D.C., and Texas to meet with government and religious freedom stakeholders. Each stop on the visit emphasizes the desire to build relationships, deepen mutual understanding, and create future open doors for ministry and humanitarian service in Vietnam.

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Thank you for your interest in the Vietnam Government Committee for Ethnic Religious Affairs visit to the United States. You’ll find everything you need to cover the visit on this page, including media contact information, press releases, and photos from the visit.

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Press Release

Vietnam’s Religion Minister meets with Franklin Graham in U.S., commits to protect religious freedom for Christians

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 15, 2026 — A special delegation of high-ranking officials from Vietnam has traveled to North Carolina to meet with Franklin Graham, president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and Samaritan’s Purse. During the landmark meetings this week, the Communist officials told Graham they will protect religious freedom in Vietnam where evangelical Christians comprise just 1 to 2 percent of the population. MORE…

Samaritan’s Purse – Photos

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Vietnam Delegation Visit to Samaritan's Purse - North Wilkesboro, North CarolinaFranklin Graham, president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan’s Purse welcomes Nguyễn Đình Khang, Vietnam’s Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs to Samaritan’s Purse in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Download
Vietnam Delegation Visit to Samaritan's Purse - North Wilkesboro, North CarolinaThe leader of the delegation, Vietnam’s Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, Nguyễn Đình Khang, said, “In the years to come, the government of Vietnam, at all levels of administration, is committed to promote religious freedom.” Download
Vietnam Delegation Visit to Samaritan's Purse - North Wilkesboro, North CarolinaIn addition to the meetings in North Carolina, the delegation will also be meeting with U.S. government and religious freedom stakeholders in Washington, D.C., and Texas to discuss the steps that Vietnamese government is taking to give greater freedom to religious minorities. Download
Vietnam Delegation Visit to Samaritan's Purse - North Wilkesboro, North CarolinaBoth BGEA and Samaritan’s Purse have a long history in Vietnam. Samaritan’s Purse has worked in Vietnam for 30 years, helping hundreds of thousands of people in the country through humanitarian aid, livelihood projects, and disaster relief. Download

Billy Graham Library – Photos

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Vietnam Delegation Visit to the Billy Graham Library - Charlotte, North CarolinaRoy Graham, vice president of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, grandson of Billy Graham and son of Franklin Graham, welcomes Nguyễn Đình Khang, Vietnam’s Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs to the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina. Download
Vietnam Delegation Visit to the Billy Graham Library - Charlotte, North CarolinaViktor Hamm, vice president of Crusade Ministries for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, welcoming the delegation from Vietnam’s Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs to the Billy Graham Library and share more about the work God is doing around the world. Download
Vietnam Delegation Visit to the Billy Graham Library - Charlotte, North Carolina“Since we started partnering with BGEA, it has been very helpful for the churches in Vietnam. We have learned from BGEA how to evangelize and disciple more effectively,” said Pastor Nguyễn Hữu Mạc, president of the Evangelical Church of Vietnam Northern. “This partnership has also helped churches work together in greater unity, and we have especially benefited in the area of discipleship.” Download
Vietnam Delegation Visit to the Billy Graham Library - Charlotte, North CarolinaBilly Graham once said, “All over the world God is opening doors of opportunity, making it possible for us to take the Gospel to millions [of people].” That is the message that was shared yesterday, today, and throughout the history of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Download