US Secretary of State John Kerry and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

US State Department Spokesperson John Kirby said US Secretary of State John Kerry and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas discussed regional issues and ways to advance the two-state solution. 

“The Secretary and President Abbas discussed regional challenges and constructive ideas for the way forward to support our shared goal of a two state solution,” he said in a press release.

Kirby added that Kerry committed to continue to undertake efforts to achieve peace.

“Secretary Kerry stressed the United States’ commitment to this issue, and they agreed on the importance of continuing to work with key partners to advance the prospects for peace while opposing all efforts that would undermine that goal,” he remarked.

Source ; MENA