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MFA Press Statement: Visit of Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Law K Shanmugam to Rome, Italy, and the Vatican City, 11 to 13 May 2015

14 May 2015

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Two men in suits shake hands in front of the flags of Singapore and Italy.

Minister for Foreign Affairs K Shanmugam’s meeting with Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Paolo Gentiloni, 12 May 2015 [Photo: MFA]

Three men in formal attire seated in a room with yellow walls, a red sofa, and framed art.

Minister for Foreign Affairs K Shanmugam’s meeting with Secretary for Relations with States Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, 11 May 2015 [Photo: MFA]

Men sit around a long table in a room with artwork; water bottles are visible.

Minister for Foreign Affairs K Shanmugam’s meeting with Prefect of the Secretariat of the Economy Cardinal George Pell, 11 May 2015 [Photo: MFA]

Pope Francis shakes hands with a man in a suit; photographers in the background.

Minister for Foreign Affairs K Shanmugam’s baciamano (brief audience) with Pope Francis, 13 May 2015 [Photo: Servizio Fotografico]



Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Law K Shanmugam visited Rome and the Vatican City from 11 to 13 May 2015.



In Rome, Minister Shanmugam met his Italian counterpart, Mr Paolo Gentiloni.  The two foreign ministers agreed to deepen cooperation between Singapore and Italy in areas such as trade and investment and counter-terrorism.  They also had a good exchange on the recent developments in Asia and Europe.



In the Vatican City, Minister Shanmugam held separate meetings with the Holy See’s Secretary for Relations with States Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher and Prefect of the Secretariat of the Economy Cardinal George Pell.  The leaders reaffirmed the friendly relations between Singapore and the Holy See and agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest.  Minister Shanmugam also attended the weekly General Papal Audience at the St Peter’s Square, and was granted a baciamano (brief audience) with Pope Francis.



Minister Shanmugam returned to Singapore on 14 May 2015.


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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

14 MAY 2015


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