VATICAN CITY, OCT 13, 2006 (VIS) - The Holy See Press Office has released a declaration concerning today's visit to the Holy Father by Romano Prodi, prime minister of the Italian Republic. The prime minister was accompanied on his visit by Enrico Letta, under-secretary of State at the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, and by the Italian ambassador to the Holy See. Following his meeting with the Pope, Romano Prodi went on to meet Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone S.D.B.
"During the cordial meetings," reads the declaration, "consideration was given to topics concerning bilateral relations between the Holy See and the Italian Republic, with particular reference to the fields of bioethics, of the defense and promotion of life and the family, of solidarity, of dialogue between religions and cultures, and of the education of youth. Time was also dedicated to examining questions concerning international politics, especially as regards the situation in the Middle East and the Italian commitment in Lebanon, as well as the importance of Christian values in the process of European integration. The desire for close collaboration between the parties was reiterated, for the progress of the Italian nation and for the good of the international community."
OP/VISIT PRIME MINISTER/PRODI:LETTA VIS 20061013 (220)
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