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Vatican City, In a significant meeting at Vatican City, Pope Francis and Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi engaged in discussions focused on interfaith dialogue, peace, and brotherhood. This encounter underscores a mutual commitment to addressing global issues through the promotion of interfaith harmony.
According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Pope Francis emphasized the essential role of interfaith dialogue as a solution to contemporary global challenges. He conveyed a special message of peace to the people of Pakistan and expressed his prayers for the nation’s development and prosperity. The Pope also acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts in promptly repairing churches following the Jaranwala tragedy and highlighted his ongoing concern for Palestine, noting daily updates from welfare workers in the region.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi lauded Pope Francis’s efforts towards making the world more peaceful and informed him of Pakistan’s dedication to the protection of minorities. He reiterated the principles laid down by Pakistan’s religion, constitution, and founders, emphasizing equality and care for minorities within the country. Additionally, Naqvi appreciated Pope Francis’s stance on Palestine and discussed Pakistan’s significant contributions and sacrifices in the global fight against terrorism, highlighting the roles played by the nation and its armed forces.
The meeting, beginning with a warm welcome for Minister Naqvi at Vatican City, served as a platform for reinforcing bilateral efforts towards global peace and the protection of human rights.