Monday, March 15, 2010

PRIME MINISTER OF CROATIA MEETS WITH POPE

VATICAN CITY, 13 MAR 2010 (VIS) - The Holy See Press Office released the following communique at midday today:

"This morning the Holy Father received in audience Jadranka Kosor, prime minister of the Republic of Croatia. The prime minister subsequently went on to meet with Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone S.D.B. who was accompanied by Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, secretary for Relations with States.

"The focal point of the cordial discussions was a fruitful exchange of opinions on a number of current international questions, and on the situation in the region. Particular attention was given to the condition of the Croatian community in Bosnia and Herzegovina, one of the three peoples who make up that country. Subsequently the parties reconfirmed their mutual will to continue constructive dialogue on matters of joint interest for the Church and the Croatian State. Finally attention turned to certain themes concerning Croatia's path towards full integration into the European Union.
OP/CROATIA/CROATIAN PRIME MINISTER VIS 20100315 (170)

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