The protocol for such a visit — which is also the legacy of historical relations between the Holy See and Italy — includes an exchange of public speeches, and requires that both the Pope and the President wear their designated official attire for state occasions. (faith.org.uk)
As I have argued at length in a book on the subject of East - West cultural borrowings, Western civilization has been profoundly influenced by Arab - Islamic intellectual tradition, and a more accurate portrayal of so - called East / West historical relations brings a deeply reciprocal relationship to light. (blog.politics.ox.ac.uk)
Saraab («mirage») re-imagined historical relations between China and the Persian Gulf region and reaffirmed Mathaf's commitment to presenting a unique Arab perspective on modern and contemporary art. (en.wikipedia.org)