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Prime Minister’s Visit to the Palestinian Authority
January 20, 2015
On January 20 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the Palestinian Authority.
First, the Prime Minister visited the Mausoleum of Yasser Arafat and offered flowers. Following this, he attended a welcome ceremony held at the president’s office.
Afterwards, following a leader’s summit with H.E. Dr. Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority, the Prime Minister attended a meeting of an economic mission with the president. Then, after making a statement at a joint press conference, he attended a luncheon hosted by President Abbas.