Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the High-Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations
New York – October 1, 2013
The High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdelaziz Al Nasser met with His Eminence, Archbishop Dominique Manberte, Foreign Minister of the Holy See. Mr. Al Nasser commended the work of the Holy See in the area of fostering cross cultural understanding, tolerance and strengthening mutual respect among diverse communities and faiths. The High Representative also lauded the tenacity of His Holiness Pope Francis in advocating tolerance, healing and respect for other faiths and beliefs.
In this context, both parties discussed means of strengthening the scope of cooperation between the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the Holy See through the implementation of joint projects of mutual interest and exchange of visits.