ANSWER TO CORRESPONDENT BY MR. LE DZUNG, THE SPOKESMAN
OF VIETNAM’S MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS ON 29th APRIL 2004

AP and AFP: Please provide the purpose, program and agenda of the Vatican Deputy Foreign Minister’s visit to Vietnam?

Answer:

As agreed by Vietnam and the Vatican, Deputy Foreign Minister Pietro Parolin of the Vatican is on a visit to Vietnam from April 27 to May 2, 2004.

During the visit, the two sides will exchange views on issues concerning Vietnam Catholic Church and other issues of mutual concern with a view to enhancing mutual understanding between Vietnam and the Vatican.

During its stay, the delegation will hold working sessions with Vietnam Bishop Council, the Government Committee on Religious Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and visit some localities in DongNai,Daklak, XuanLoc Bishopric and Buon MaThuot Bishopric.