VATICAN CITY, 18 JUL 2011 (VIS) - The Holy See Press Office released the following communique at midday today:
"This morning the Holy Father Benedict XVI received in audience Najib Bin Abdul Razak, prime minister of Malaysia. The pirme 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.
"In the cordial conversations the positive developments in bilateral relations were discussed, and an agreement was reached to establish diplomatic relations between Malaysia and the Holy See.
"In addition, the political and social situation in the world and on the Asian continent was reviewed, with particular reference to the importance of inter-cultural and inter-religious dialogue for the promotion of peace, justice and greater understanding between peoples".
OP/ VIS 20110718 (140)
Monday, July 18, 2011
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