COMMUNIQUE ON VISIT OF KOREAN PRESIDENT KIM DAE-JUNG

VATICAN CITY, MAR 4, 2000 (VIS) - The following communique was released after this morning's visit to the Holy Father by President Kim Dae-jung of the Republic of Korea:

"This morning the Holy Father received in audience Kim Dae-jung, president of the Republic of Korea, accompanied by his wife and an entourage. Later, the president met with Cardinal Secretary of State Angelo Sodano and Archbishop Jean-Louis Tauran, secretary for Relations with States. Talks focussed on the friendly relations between the Holy See and the Republic of Korea as well as on the intense cooperation that exists between Church and State. Furthermore, the political and social situation on the continent of Asia was reviewed, with particular reference to the respect and promotion of human rights in that region."

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