Abbas thanks Saudi Arabia for rallying global support for Palestinian statehood
Abbas 'expressed his deep appreciation for the Kingdom's efforts and honorable positions, which contributed to the commitment of many countries to recognize the State of Palestine,' according to SPA.
He also thanked the Saudi leadership for 'tireless efforts in coordinating positions to ensure the greatest international backing for the Palestinian cause' during last month's New York conference on the two-state solution.
Prince Mohammed and Abbas also discussed the situation in Gaza. The Crown Prince reaffirmed the Kingdom's condemnation of 'the crimes, brutal practices, and displacement attempts' against the Palestinian people, and urged the international community to end the 'catastrophic consequences' of Israel's war and to protect civilians, SPA said.
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