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HOLY SEE PROPOSED SHORT-TERM OBJECTIVES APRIL 1993 MARCH 1994
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OBJECTIVE
To keep the Holy See informed of the policies which HMG is pursuing, with its partners and allies, to put an end to conflict and instability in the Balkans and elsewhere in Eastern and Central Europe, and to associate the Holy See with these policies wherever possible.
2. To keep Departments informed of the Holy See's policies towards States emerging from the former Soviet Union, both at the diplomatic and ecumenical level.
3. To ensure that the Holy See understands our policy in Northern Ireland, including economic development, education, community relations, housing.
4. To keep abreast of the Holy See's policy in the Middle East and their contacts with Islam, observing both the evolution of their relationship with Israel and their moves to balance this with the Arab powers.
5. To co-operate with the Holy See in pursuit of our interests in the new CSCE machinery.
PRIORITY
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MEANS
Regular briefing and lobbying of contacts in the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, Secretariat of State etc.
Contacts with the Secretariat of State, the Councils for Justice & Peace and Christian Unity and visiting Bishops; and also with resident diplomats.
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Regular briefing of Vatican contacts.
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Close dialogue with Vatican officials and diplomatic
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MEASUREMENT
Public statements and positions taken by the Holy See in the CSCE and elsewhere.
Regular reports to Departments.
Positive public and private Vatican reactions.
Reports to Departments and Posts, reflecting
colleagues dealing with the Middle clear understanding of East and Islam.
Close contact with Secretariat of State and others in the Curia working on CSCE.
the Vatican's objectives.
Public and private
reactions to our CSCE policies; performance of Vatican in CSCE.
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.