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King’s US visit tops Abbas meeting agenda

His Majesty King Abdullah receives Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Amman on Monday (Photo by Yousef Allan)
His Majesty King Abdullah receives Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Amman on Monday (Photo by Yousef Allan)

His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday discussed with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas efforts to overcome obstacles hindering the resumption of the Palestinian-Israeli negotiations.

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