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King, Abbas coordinate positions on peace process

 His Majesty King Abdullah holds talks in Amman with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday (Photo by Yousef Allan)
His Majesty King Abdullah holds talks in Amman with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday (Photo by Yousef Allan)

His Majesty King Abdullah and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday renewed their commitment to continued coordination over regional developments and issues of mutual concern, particularly the peace process.

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