By NNN-KUNA
Gaza : Palestinian Authority Chief Mahmoud Abbas is due in Russia Sunday on an official visit to meet President Vladimir Putin and senior officials on invigorating the peace process.
Radio Palestine today said Abbas would ask the Russian officials to play a more active role in the Middle East peace process.
The radio quoted Palestinian Presidency Spokesman Nabil Abu Rudainah saying Abbas would ask Russia to be a stronger player in the international quartet on the Middle East regarding implementation of the Roadmap.
Abu Rudainah said Abbas would also request Russian support to the Arab Peace Initiative.
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