VATICAN CITY, NOV 15, 1999 (VIS) - Following is the declaration made today at midday by Holy See Press Office Director Joaquin Navarro-Valls, following the Pope's audience with Abdelaziz Bouteflika, president of the Republic of Algeria.
"After his meeting with the Pope, President Bouteflika was received by Cardinal Secretary of State Angelo Sodano and Archbishop Jean-Louis Tauran, secretary for Relations with States.
"Among the various themes addressed in the discussions, which provided an opportunity for an exchange of opinions on problems regarding North Africa and the Middle East, particular attention was given to the situation in Algeria and hope was expressed for the efforts towards pacification being put into effect by the Algerian authorities.
"Naturally, there was also explicit reference to the situation of the Church in Algeria, in the desire that she may, with greater security, continue her worthy activities of service to all."
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