周五，巴基斯坦外交部长伊沙克·达尔在伊斯兰堡会见梵蒂冈高级外交官保罗·理查德·加拉格尔大主教时，对教皇利奥十四世呼吁和平及“公正解决”巴勒斯坦冲突表示欢迎。
Pakistan on Friday welcomed Pope Leo XIV's calls for peace and a "just resolution" of the Palestine conflict as Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met the Vatican's top diplomat, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, in Islamabad.
据外交部称，达尔重申了巴基斯坦对巴勒斯坦人的声援，并对持续的人道主义危机表示关切。双方均强调了国际社会为推动地区和平所做的持续努力。
Dar reaffirmed Pakistan's solidarity with Palestinians and expressed concern over the continuing humanitarian crisis, the Foreign Ministry said on US social media company Both officials emphasized sustained international efforts to advance peace in the region, according to the ministry.
作为圣座负责与各国及国际组织关系的秘书长，加拉格尔赞扬了巴基斯坦在通过调解、对话和外交促进地区稳定方面所发挥的作用。
Gallagher, the Holy See's secretary for relations with states and international organizations, commended Pakistan's role in promoting regional stability through mediation, dialogue and diplomacy.
达尔认可了梵蒂冈对宗教间和谐的贡献，并赞扬了巴基斯坦天主教社区在教育和医疗保健方面的工作。
Dar acknowledged the Vatican's contribution to interfaith harmony and praised Pakistan's Catholic community for its work in education and health care.
加拉格尔于周四抵达，这是他首次对这个穆斯林占多数的国家进行为期三天的访问。
Gallagher arrived Thursday for his maiden three-day visit, the first by a Vatican foreign minister to the Muslim-majority nation.
此次访问标志着巴基斯坦与圣座自1951年建立外交关系75周年。
The visit marks 75 years of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and the Holy See, established in 1951.
据外交部称，加拉格尔预计还将与总理夏巴兹·谢里夫及天主教社区代表会面。
Gallagher is also expected to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and representatives of the Catholic community, according to the Foreign Ministry.
根据巴基斯坦2023年人口普查，该国约有330万基督徒，占总人口的1.37%。双方重申了加强双边关系以及促进宗教宽容与和平共处的承诺。
Pakistan has approximately 3.3 million Christians, accounting for 1.37% of its population, according to the country's 2023 census. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and promoting religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence.