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RAMALLAH, Feb 10 (KUNA) -- Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas met here on
Monday visiting President of the European Parliament (EP) Martin Schulz on the
Middle East peace process.
During the meeting, Schulz reiterated European support for the peace
process which is based on the two-state solution.
He said Europe backs US efforts to make progress in Palestinian-Israeli
peace negotiations, calling for seizing the current chance to achieve peace in
the region.
On his part, the Palestinian leader reaffirmed insistence on just and
comprehensive peace in line with international legitimacy resolutions,
including a Palestinian state based on the pre-June 1967 border with Jerusalem
as its capital.
He commended Europe's positions and continuing help to the Palestinian
people, stressing the significant role by the European Union (EU) in
supporting the Middle East peace process. (end)
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