This morning the Holy Father Francis received in audience, in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, the President of Georgia, Her Excellency Ms. Salomé Zourabichvili, who subsequently me with His Excellency Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States.

During the cordial discussions, appreciation was expressed for the good relations between the Holy See and Georgia, with special reference to the joint collaboration in the fields of culture, science and education, and the contribution of the Catholic Church in the country.

Attention then turned to themes of a regional and international nature, with special attention to humanitarian questions, highlighting the importance of the promotion of justice and social harmony.

From the Vatican, 18 June 2021