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VATICAN CITY, AUG. 30, 2009 (Zenit.org).- The Bilateral Permanent Working Commission between the Holy See and the State of Israel met Wednesday to advance negotiations on the "Economic Agreement."
The Israeli Embassy to the Holy See reported in a press statement that the "talks took place in an atmosphere of cordiality, and the delegations believe that they have contributed to taking the talks forward towards the desired agreement."
Since signing the Fundamental Agreement in 1993, which established diplomatic relations between the Holy See and Israel, the two sides have been negotiating the particulars of tax exemptions and property rights for the Church, in particular for the holy sites. The next meeting of the working commission will take place Sept. 15-16 in Jerusalem.
In July the commission reported that a plenary session will meet Dec. 10 in the Vatican.
Interesting.....Spain heads up the EU Jan-June 2010 and their king, King Juan Carlos holds the honorary title, "King of Jerusalem defender of the holy catholic land interests". He also hosted the global interfaith summits in Madrid, for the first time in July 2008, and again this summer. This summit was called for by the Pope and King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia.
Stay tuned for Spain's EU Presidency......I think it may be interesting!
VATICAN CITY, AUG. 30, 2009 (Zenit.org).- The Bilateral Permanent Working Commission between the Holy See and the State of Israel met Wednesday to advance negotiations on the "Economic Agreement."
The Israeli Embassy to the Holy See reported in a press statement that the "talks took place in an atmosphere of cordiality, and the delegations believe that they have contributed to taking the talks forward towards the desired agreement."
Since signing the Fundamental Agreement in 1993, which established diplomatic relations between the Holy See and Israel, the two sides have been negotiating the particulars of tax exemptions and property rights for the Church, in particular for the holy sites. The next meeting of the working commission will take place Sept. 15-16 in Jerusalem.
In July the commission reported that a plenary session will meet Dec. 10 in the Vatican.
Interesting.....Spain heads up the EU Jan-June 2010 and their king, King Juan Carlos holds the honorary title, "King of Jerusalem defender of the holy catholic land interests". He also hosted the global interfaith summits in Madrid, for the first time in July 2008, and again this summer. This summit was called for by the Pope and King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia.
Stay tuned for Spain's EU Presidency......I think it may be interesting!