Vatican Radio
14.6.2013
The Holy See and Vietnam said bilateral relations “have progressed in a spirit of goodwill” during the latest round of talks by the Joint Working Group representing the two states. In a press release afterwards, the Holy See spoke of its desire to see closer relations between Vietnam and the Holy See. It also underlined the need to have as soon as possible a Papal Representative resident in the country for the benefit of all concerned.
Please see below a full text of the Press Release:
PRESS RELEASE
of the 4th Round of the Joint Working Group Meeting
between the Holy See and Viet Nam
(13-14 June 2013)
Realizing the agreements reached at the 3rd Round of the Joint Working Group Meeting between Viet Nam and the Holy See in Ha Noi (February 2012), the 4th Round of the Joint Working Group between the Holy See and Viet Nam took place in the Vatican on the 13 – 14th of June 2013. Monsignor Antoine Camilleri, Under-Secretary for Relations with States, Head of the Holy See Delegation, and H.E. Mr. Bui Thanh Son, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs, Head of the Vietnamese Delegation, co-chaired the meeting.
The two sides informed each other about their respective situation, and reviewed and discussed Viet Nam – Holy See relations and other issues related to the Viet Nam Catholic Church.
The Vietnamese side stressed the consistent implementation and continuous improvements in policies by the Party and State of Viet Nam related to the respect and assurance of freedom of religion and religious beliefs, as well as continued encouragement of different religions, and the Viet Nam Catholic Church in particular, in taking active part in the national construction and socio-economic development process. The Holy See side expressed appreciation and gratitude for the attention given by various levels of Government to the activities of the Viet Nam Catholic Church, particularly the 10th Plenary Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences held in Xuan Loc and Hochiminh City in December 2012, as well as the pastoral visits of the non-resident Papal Representative, Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli. The Holy See stressed the desire to develop further Viet Nam – Holy See relations and underlined the need to have as soon as possible a Papal Representative resident in the country, for the benefit of all concerned.
The two sides acknowledged the Church’s preaching regarding “living the Gospel within the nation” and that “being a good Catholic is also a good citizen”. The Holy See confirmed the will of the Catholic Church to contribute, in the manner specific to it, to the common good of society, and to transmit and implement the constant teachings of the Popes on this matter.
The two sides believe that Viet Nam – Holy See relations have progressed in a spirit of goodwill, constructive exchange and respect for principles in the relationship. In this spirit, and in view of the commitment to develop further mutual relations, the work of the non-resident Papal Representative will be facilitated in order to allow him to carry out his mission even more fruitfully.
The Meeting took place in an atmosphere of cordial sincerity, openness, and mutual respect.
The two sides agreed to meet for the 5th Round of the Joint Working Group between Viet Nam and the Holy See in Ha Noi. The time of the meeting will be arranged through diplomatic channels.
On this occasion, the Viet Nam delegation also paid a courtesy call on the Secretary for the Holy See’s Relations with States, His Excellency Mgr. Dominique Mamberti.
Source: Vatican Radio
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June 15, 2013
Holy See and Vietnam issue press release after 4th round of talks on bilateral relations
by Nhan Quyen • [Human Rights]
14.6.2013
The Holy See and Vietnam said bilateral relations “have progressed in a spirit of goodwill” during the latest round of talks by the Joint Working Group representing the two states. In a press release afterwards, the Holy See spoke of its desire to see closer relations between Vietnam and the Holy See. It also underlined the need to have as soon as possible a Papal Representative resident in the country for the benefit of all concerned.
Please see below a full text of the Press Release:
PRESS RELEASE
of the 4th Round of the Joint Working Group Meeting
between the Holy See and Viet Nam
(13-14 June 2013)
Realizing the agreements reached at the 3rd Round of the Joint Working Group Meeting between Viet Nam and the Holy See in Ha Noi (February 2012), the 4th Round of the Joint Working Group between the Holy See and Viet Nam took place in the Vatican on the 13 – 14th of June 2013. Monsignor Antoine Camilleri, Under-Secretary for Relations with States, Head of the Holy See Delegation, and H.E. Mr. Bui Thanh Son, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs, Head of the Vietnamese Delegation, co-chaired the meeting.
The two sides informed each other about their respective situation, and reviewed and discussed Viet Nam – Holy See relations and other issues related to the Viet Nam Catholic Church.
The Vietnamese side stressed the consistent implementation and continuous improvements in policies by the Party and State of Viet Nam related to the respect and assurance of freedom of religion and religious beliefs, as well as continued encouragement of different religions, and the Viet Nam Catholic Church in particular, in taking active part in the national construction and socio-economic development process. The Holy See side expressed appreciation and gratitude for the attention given by various levels of Government to the activities of the Viet Nam Catholic Church, particularly the 10th Plenary Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences held in Xuan Loc and Hochiminh City in December 2012, as well as the pastoral visits of the non-resident Papal Representative, Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli. The Holy See stressed the desire to develop further Viet Nam – Holy See relations and underlined the need to have as soon as possible a Papal Representative resident in the country, for the benefit of all concerned.
The two sides acknowledged the Church’s preaching regarding “living the Gospel within the nation” and that “being a good Catholic is also a good citizen”. The Holy See confirmed the will of the Catholic Church to contribute, in the manner specific to it, to the common good of society, and to transmit and implement the constant teachings of the Popes on this matter.
The two sides believe that Viet Nam – Holy See relations have progressed in a spirit of goodwill, constructive exchange and respect for principles in the relationship. In this spirit, and in view of the commitment to develop further mutual relations, the work of the non-resident Papal Representative will be facilitated in order to allow him to carry out his mission even more fruitfully.
The Meeting took place in an atmosphere of cordial sincerity, openness, and mutual respect.
The two sides agreed to meet for the 5th Round of the Joint Working Group between Viet Nam and the Holy See in Ha Noi. The time of the meeting will be arranged through diplomatic channels.
On this occasion, the Viet Nam delegation also paid a courtesy call on the Secretary for the Holy See’s Relations with States, His Excellency Mgr. Dominique Mamberti.
Source: Vatican Radio
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