Tehran, 27 January (BelTA – IRNA) – President Hassan Rouhani and Pope Francis, leader of the Catholic Christians, said on Tuesday that divine religions advocate peace and restraint on violence and extremism, and called on the nations to make concerted efforts to establish peace across the world.
During the meeting in Vatican, the two leaders called for further cooperation among the countries and international organizations to alleviate human sufferings and put an immediate end to conflicts and wars.
Nuclear deal, both sides' commitments to the implementation of the deal, Middle East developments and diplomatic settlement of regional crises were also discussed in the meeting.
It is the first meeting of an Iranian president with the leader of the Catholic Christians in 16 years.
President Rouhani arrived in Italy on the first leg of his trip to three European destinations following the entry into force of the nuclear agreement between Iran and the six world powers.
