Israel and Holy See hold BPWC negotiations and bilateral dialogue 18 January 2017
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Israel and Holy See hold BPWC negotiations and bilateral dialogue

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    The Plenary welcomed the progress accomplished at the working level regarding the Bilateral Permanent Working Commission negotiations, and is pleased that they continue in a thoughtful and constructive atmosphere.
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    ​Holy See - Israel Joint Communiqué

    The Bilateral Permanent Working Commission between the Holy See and the State of Israel met today, (Wednesday, 18th January 2017), in Jerusalem, at the Plenary level, to continue negotiations pursuant to the Fundamental Agreement between the Holy See and the State of Israel of 1993, Art. 10 paragraph 2.

    The meeting was headed by Mr. Tzachi Hanegbi, Minister for Regional Cooperation of the State of Israel, and by Mgr. Antoine Camilleri, Undersecretary for the Holy See's Relations with States.

    The Plenary welcomed the progress accomplished at the working level regarding the negotiations pursuant to Art. 10 paragraph 2, and is pleased that they continue in a thoughtful and constructive atmosphere. The Plenary further acknowledges the work of the Ministry of Justice regarding the implementation of the 1997 Bilateral Legal Personality Agreement. The Parties have agreed on future steps, in view of the next Plenary meeting scheduled for March 2017, in the Vatican City.

    Following the BPWC meeting, the Holy See and the State of Israel held a bilateral dialogue at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The delegations discussed matters of common interest and explored new opportunities for cooperation.