NNA - Former MP Wadih El-Khazen contacted by phone today Vatican's Secretary of State, Monsignor Paul Richard Gallagher, congratulating him on the eleventh anniversary of the election of His Holiness Pope Francis as President of the Holy See, wishing him continued success in his noble mission of serving peace and justice.

El-Khazen also expressed appreciation for the Vatican's efforts in supporting Lebanon, extending his sincere wishes to His Holiness the Supreme Pontiff for a speedy recovery, and asking God Almighty to grant him health and strength to continue his wise leadership and message of love and kindness to the world at large.

==========R.Sh.