Abbas Meets with Ben Ali in Tunis
TUNIS, August 8, 2006, (WAFA)- President Mahmoud Abbas met Tuesday in Tunis with President of Tunisia, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.
Following the meeting, held in Tunis, President told reporters that he discussed with Ben Ali the situation in both Palestine and Lebanon.
He added that they focused on the developments after the UN Security Council draft resolution relevant to Lebanon.
President mentioned that the meeting focused on the miserable situation in the Palestinian territories in the light of the Israeli siege.
Regarding the proposed Arab summit, Abbas expressed his optimism and hoped that the summit would discuss the reconstruction of Lebanon and Palestine.
S.A.S. (20:48 P) (17:48 GMT)