Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed meets Italy's Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia in Abu Dhabi

Minister of Foreign Affairs discussed strengthening ties between UAE and Vatican

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  Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs, welcomed Italy's Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, President of the Pontification Academy for Life, in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. All photos: Wam

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  The two men discussed strengthening bilateral relations between the UAE and the Vatican and shared views on regional and international developments

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  Sheikh Abdullah welcomed Archbishop Paglia and said the UAE wished to strengthen its relationship with the Vatican

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  Archbishop Paglia praised the UAE for its remarkable humanitarian initiatives around the world

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  The two men discussed ways to promote coexistence with other nations around the world

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  Sheikh Abdullah and Archbishop Paglia said they had a shared belief that the UAE and Vatican would work together to achieve development for future developments

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed efforts to bolster the relationship between the UAE and the Vatican during a visit to the region this week by Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia.

The Emirati diplomat held talks with Italy's Archbishop Paglia, president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, during an official visit in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

The two men discussed the relations between the UAE and the Vatican, and shared views on the latest regional and international developments.

Sheikh Abdullah welcomed Archbishop Paglia and emphasised the UAE's interest in strengthening ties with the Vatican.

The men reiterated their shared belief that the two countries would continue to work together to promote tolerance and coexistence with each other and other nations around the world, as outlined in the Document on Human Fraternity.

Sheikh Abdullah affirmed that the UAE's relationship with the Vatican is consistent with its belief in the importance of building bridges and effective dialogue to achieve development and success for future generations.

The archbishop emphasised the strong relationship between the UAE and the Vatican, and praised the UAE for its humanitarian initiatives around the world.