Pope Francis Thursday l 23 March 2017 received the Cameroonian President Paul Biya and the two men praised "mutual respect between the various religious groups" in Cameroon.
"Noting the peaceful coexistence and mutual respect between the various religious groups," the two men stressed 'the importance of promoting national cohesion, enhancing the richness of the various historical and cultural traditions', said a statement from the Vatican.
"For Italy, Cameroon is a priority partner, and the collaboration that is developing is a source of great satisfaction and a goal of great importance for us".
thus President Sergio Mattarella said at the end of a meeting at the Quirinale with Cameroonian Head of State Paul Biya on a visit to Italy.
In his speech, Mattarella emphasised the close cooperation on the economic level also demonstrated by the numerous participation of Italian companies in a systemic business mission held in Yaoundé the month before President Paul Biya's visit.
'Even on a cultural level, between Cameroonian and Italian universities, which are intensifying and developing, there is a very intense exchange,' said the Italian Head of State. 'Many Cameroonian students study in our universities, and this is an element that projects our friendship into the future.
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