Bush confident of overseeing Palestinian deal 24/04/2008 - 19:38:41
US President George Bush said today he remains confident that both sides in the Mideast peace process can agree on the definition of a Palestinian state by the end of his term next January.
President Bush said he assured Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas that a Palestinian state is a high priority for himself and his administration.
He added that he is confident a definition of a Palestinian state can be reached.
The session at the White House today came as Palestinians and Israelis have made only slow progress towards a peace deal.
US President George Bush said today he remains confident that both sides in the Mideast peace process can agree on the definition of a Palestinian state by the end of his term next January.
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