Vatican: His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, today met with His Holiness Pope Francis at the Apostolic Palace, in the Vatican City State. During the meeting, HRH the Crown Prince conveyed HM King Hamad’s greetings, wishing the Vatican City State continued progress and prosperity. HRH the Crown Prince noted that growing bilateral ties with the Vatican City State stand as a testament to HM King Hamad’s determination to promote peaceful coexistence, underlining the Kingdom’s commitment to interfaith dialogue.
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