The Most Venerable Prof. Dr. Phra Brahmapundit, Rector, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University has announced that the United Nations has endorsed the establishment of an international council for Vesak Day, which will provide a direct channel to table recommendations to the United Nations. This effort has resulted from two years of preparation. Issues should include not only Buddhist issues but also issues related to social welfare, the environment and climate change, among others. Phutthamonthon will also be proposed as the global centre for Buddhism.