RAMALLAH, August 20, 2006 (WAFA) - President Mahmoud Abbas received on Sunday, in the Presidential HQ in Ramallah, the representative of Ireland to the Palestinian National Authority (PNA), Niall Holohan.

He briefed Mr. Holohan on the latest developments in the Palestinian territory in the light of Israeli military escalation against the Palestinian people, as well as Arab and international exerted efforts to end siege and Israeli aggression.

President thanked the representative of Ireland for his significant efforts to strengthen the friendship ties between the Palestine and Ireland.

E.B. (15:16 P) (12:16 GMT)