DECLARATION FROM HOLY SEE PRESS OFFICE DIRECTOR

VATICAN CITY, OCT 25, 1999 (VIS) - Today, Holy See Press Office Director Joaquin Navarro-Valls made the following declaration on information that has recently appeared in the media regarding negotiations on diplomatic relations between the Holy See and the People's Republic of China:

"We take note of this news that arises from various sources. It is well known that the Holy See wishes to have good relations with all countries. Consequently, this includes China where a Catholic community exists. However, I cannot be any more specific on news that we have not received through bilateral channels."

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