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PA seeks warmer ties with Saudi Arabia

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visited Saudi Arabia for the first time in months, reflecting warmer relations between the two countries.
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas left Saudi Arabia Oct. 17, after a two-day visit, during which he met with King Salman bin Abdelaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to bolster joint cooperation and to coordinate political stances. Abbas informed his hosts of the developments of the Palestinian cause, and he reiterated support for the kingdom in the recent attacks on it.

On Oct. 16, Abbas met with the king and reassured him that Palestinians support the kingdom in its fight against terrorism targeting it, and on Oct. 17, he met with the crown prince.

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