His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has expressed his support to the mission of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) at this time of dramatic changes in the region when He received the Secretary General of PAM, Dr Sergio Piazzi, on the occasion of the Papal Audience on 16 February 2011.
The Holy Father praised PAM’s commitment to issues such as the interreligious and intercultural dialogue, the protection of religious minorities, and highlighted its fundamental role in promoting and working towards peace and stability in the Mediterranean.
PAM Secretary General reassured H.H. the Pope, that the parliamentarians of the Assembly are closely monitoring the events in the region and have pledged their support whenever it is requested. Dr. Piazzi will be referring on his exchange with H.H. Pope Benedict XVI, at the next PAM Bureau meeting and at the bilateral meetings with the political leaders of the region.