Georgia at the Vatican

This morning, the Holy Father, Pope Francis received in audience His Excellency Giorgi Margvelashvili, President of Georgia, who subsequently met with Monsignor Antoine Camilleri, Under-Secretary for Relations with States, at the Secretariat of State.

The cordial discussions enabled appreciation for the development of bilateral relations and further consideration of various themes of mutual interest, with particular reference to the positive contribution of the local Catholic community in the fields of charitable activity and education.

Attention then turned to concerns regarding the tensions that affect the region and, with emphasis on the importance of full respect for international law, the hope was expressed that every solution may be sought through peaceful negotiation between the interested parties. Finally, mention was made of what has recently been achieved by Georgia regarding its own role in Europe.