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What was behind Abbas’ visit to Iraq?

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ rare visit to Iraq raised questions about its purpose, as no agreements were announced.
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visited Iraq March 3. During meetings with Iraqi leaders, he sought to mobilize support for Palestinians and discuss the current political situation, the risks threatening the Palestinian cause, as well as bilateral relations and how to develop them on different levels.

Chief of the General Intelligence Service Majid Faraj accompanied Abbas, as well as his economic affairs’ adviser Mohammad Mostafa, diplomatic affairs’ adviser Majdi al-Khalidi and his son Yasser.

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