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Trump-Abbas discussing political developments, ties

23 May 2017, 10:22 am Edit

Palestinian presidential guard spokesman Ghassan Nimr tells Palestinian media the meeting between Trump and Abbas is scheduled to take an hour, after which the two will emerge to give statements, Ma’an news reports.

US President Donald Trump (L) and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas (2nd L) review the honor guard at the presidential palace in the West Bank city of Bethlehem on May 23, 2017. (Thomas COEX / AFP)
US President Donald Trump (L) and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas (2nd L) review the honor guard at the presidential palace in the West Bank city of Bethlehem on May 23, 2017. (Thomas COEX / AFP)

The official Palestinian news outlet Wafa says the two will discuss “the latest political developments and bilateral relations.”

Restarting peace talks with the Israelis is expected to be a major part of the meeting.

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