Palestinian President arrives in Islamabad

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP): Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday arrived in Islamabad on three-day visit to hold talks with Pakistani leadership over diverse issues.

President Mamnoon Hussain welcomed him on air port upon his arrival.

This is his third visit to Pakistan. He was accompanied by a seventeen member delegation, including five ministers.

During the visit, the Palestinian President will have a one-on-one meeting with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif followed by delegation-level talks.

The President of Palestine and the Prime Minister of Pakistan will jointly inaugurate the newly constructed Palestinian embassy complex in the diplomatic enclave, Islamabad.

President Mahmoud Abbas and his delegation will meet the President of Pakistan, followed by a state banquet in his honour.

Bilateral political matters as well as other issues of common interest will be discussed between the two heads of States.

APP/Zaheer