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Abbas seeks Turkey's help in peace process

GAZA, May 2 (UPI) -- Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas said Monday Turkey should play a more important role in mediating the end of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Erdogan and Abbas held a joint news conference in Ramallah following a two-hour meeting. Erdogan said his country would increase its participation in the peace process if asked to do so by both Israel and the Palestinians.

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The Turkish premier also met Monday with Palestinian businessmen.

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