, Sept. 10 -- Head of the Vatican's Department of Interreligious Dialogue Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad on Wednesday urged political and religious leaders to embrace dialogue as the only effective path toward resolving conflicts and ensuring long-term stability.

"Only peace and dialogue can bring stability to a nation," Cardinal Koovakad said while engaging with the media regarding the outcomes of the visit and the ongoing dialogue between Bangladesh and the Vatican.

Vatican Ambassador to Bangladesh Archbishop Kevin Randall and prominent Christian religious leaders from across the country were present.

He, along with his delegation, is currently paying an official visit to Bangladesh (September 6-11, 2025). During the visit, they have...