DOHA, August 23, 2011 (WAFA) – President Mahmoud Abbas Tuesday received US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Jeffrey Feltman in the Qatari capital, Doha.
Abbas informed Feltman of the recent Palestinian developments, the Israeli attacks against Palestinians and the continuation of settlement activities in the West Bank, especially East Jerusalem. They also discussed the current regional situation.
Abbas is in Doha to participate in the Arab League’s peace initiative follow-up committee meeting planned for Tuesday. The meeting is supposed to discuss preparations for getting UN recognition of a Palestinian state.
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