Buddhist leaders and scholars at the International Buddhist Conference on the United Nations Day of Vesak have praised His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej for his royal efforts and successes for the world community. They have also highly regarded His Majesty the King as the role model for the monarchs in this modern world. His Majesty the King has initiated over 3,000 royal projects for human development.

The most venerable Professor Dr. Phra Dhammakusajarn, the rector of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University and the chairperson of the committee, stated that the United Nations and the ideals of Buddhism are sharing the same objective, which is to bring world peace. As for the sustainable development issue, he commented that beside from concentrating on economic and social developments, humanity has to keep the environmental factors in mind.

Dr. Phra Dhammakusajarn has also proposed that the next UN Secretary-General should come from Asia, as this could help promote Buddhism to other parts of the world. He has also made a proposal of assembling a committee to look over countries where Buddhism is their main religion whenever national conflicts arise. However, the proposition will be taken into consideration and to be discussed again in the future.

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