 Sadakazu Tanigaki, president of the LDP, met Dr. Mahmoud Abbas, president of the Palestinian Authority on February 9, and exchanged views on the pursuit of Middle East peace.President Tanigaki stressed Japan's support for the President's efforts towards Middle East peace and reiterated that Japan will contribute to that end by extending its utmost support. President Abbas appreciated Japan's support towards the Palestinian cause. He vowed to work hard in negotiations for the realization of peace. The two leaders, recognizing that the exchanges between the young people of their countries would lead to the trust-building, confirmed the importance of further promoting the "corridor for peace and prosperity" initiatives promoted by the Japanese government. |
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LDP President Tanigaki meets Palestinian President Abbas
February 9, 2010
