Vatican pleased with progress in talks toward diplomatic pact with Palestinian Authority

Vatican pleased with progress in talks toward diplomatic pact with Palestinian Authority
Catholic World News 07-Feb-14
The Vatican has indicated “great satisfaction” at progress toward the completion of a diplomatic accord with the Palestinian Authority.
Vatican and Palestinian representatives met on February 6 in Ramallah to negotiate the final terms of the “basic agreement” signed in February 2000; the final agreement will establish the juridical rights of Church institutions on Palestinian territory. At the conclusion of this round of talks, both sides expressed optimism about working toward the conclusion of the agreement.