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Tue 05 May 1999Arafat seeks Irish help for peace in Middle East
The Palestinian Authority President has asked the Government to help mobilise international support for the Middle East peace process. Mr Yasser Arafat said it "has been totally frozen because of the decisions" of the Israel Prime Minister, Mr Benjamin Netanyahu.
After a meeting with the Taoiseach at Government Buildings last night, Mr Arafat said he specifically needed Ireland's help in forming "a position in the European Union in our favour.
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