Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas hopeful after first talks with Donald Trump

Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas said he is hopeful after his first meeting with US president Donald Trump.

Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas hopeful after first talks with Donald Trump
Thu, 04 May, 2017 - 14:34

Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas said he is hopeful after his first meeting with US president Donald Trump, although they did not discuss the specifics of restarting Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.

Mr Abbas said he believes the Trump administration can play an important role as a mediator.

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