ISLAMABAD (PPI): Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi met with Archbishop Germano Penemote, the Ambassador of the Holy See (Vatican City), here on Wednesday.
During the meeting, matters of mutual interest and bilateral relations were discussed. The Interior Minister also apprised the ambassador regarding his visit to Vatican City.
He extended Christmas greetings to Archbishop Germano Penemote and expressed good wishes for Pope Francis and the Christian community.
The Interior Minister stated that his meeting with Pope Francis in Vatican City was extremely pleasant. He praised Pope Francis’s services for social and economic justice and humanity, and commended his efforts for peace in the world.
He said that his visit to Vatican City and meeting with Pope Francis are still fresh in his memory. He highlighted that Pope Francis took a courageous stance on the Palestine issue, which was appreciated by everyone.
Mohsin Naqvi emphasized that there is an excellent opportunity to further enhance relations between Vatican City and Pakistan. He underscored that exchanges of bilateral delegations will strengthen the bilateral relations.