By KUNA
Gaza : US President George W. Bush arrived in the West Bank town of Ramallah on Thursday for scheduled talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, it was officially declared.
Bush upon arrival in front of Abbas’ headquarters was warmly welcomed by the Palestinian president, while honorary guards greeted the senior guest, despite stormy weather and torrential rain.
Several Palestinian politicians and clergymen welcomed Bush before he and Abbas entered the presidential headquarters.
Bush came from Israel where he held talks with top leaders and affirmed keenness on pressing ahead with the Middle East peace process.
The US president, who started a scheduled regional tour in Israel, would visit Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.