Talking to TheNation, the ministry’s Media Coordinator, Khushnud Jamal, said that meeting with Mamberti was held at the Apostolic Palace. In the meeting, Archbishop Mamberti said, “His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI prayed for all those affected by the floods in Pakistan saying that the Vatican would continue its relief efforts”.

Media coordinator also said that the minister thanked Archbishop Mamberti for the concerted efforts of the Holy See to alleviate the sufferings of the flood victims in Pakistan and requested that this endeavour should also take into consideration reconstruction projects in the long term. The minister was particularly grateful to the Christian charitable agencies, which are spearheading the worldwide collection of donations for flood affectees. The minister also discussed various aspects of Pakistan’s relations with the Holy See and Inter-religious dialogue.

Media coordinator said that Shahbaz Bhatti also met with Cardinal Jean Louis, President of the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue. Cardinal Tauran said that the Vatican appreciated Pakistan’s role to promote interfaith dialogue, harmony and understanding.