The constitution and other laws and policies protect religious freedom and, in practice, the government generally respected religious freedom. The government did not demonstrate a trend toward either improvement or deterioration in respect for and protection of the right to religious freedom.
There were no reports of societal abuses or discrimination based on religious affiliation, belief, or practice.
The U.S. embassy regularly discussed social trends and issues with members of the country’s religious communities. Embassy officials engaged in frequent public events and services with members of various religious groups as a part of its community outreach efforts.