Pakistan, Oct. 10 -- Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Holy See's secretary for relations with states and international organisations, on Friday commended Pakistan's "constructive role in promoting regional peace and stability through mediation, dialogue and diplomacy", the Foreign Office (FO) said.

The archbishop is visiting Pakistan to mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and the Holy See.

In a statement, the FO said that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar received Archbishop Gallagher at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

FM Dar welcomed Archbishop Gallagher and acknowledged the Holy See's role in "promoting peace, interfaith harmony and dialogue", the FO said. ...