![Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (C) is welcomed by Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R) on January 31, 2017 [Palestinian Presidency - Handout - Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/20170131_2_21595500_18478956.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
![Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (C) is welcomed by Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R) on January 31, 2017 [Palestinian Presidency - Handout - Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/20170131_2_21595500_18478953.jpg?w=797&h=531&ssl=1 "ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN - JANUARY 31: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (C) is welcomed by Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R) with an official ceremony in Islamabad, Pakistan on January 31, 2017. ( Palestinian Presidency - Handout - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (C) is welcomed by Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R) on January 31, 2017 [Palestinian Presidency – Handout – Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (C) is welcomed by Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R) on January 31, 2017 [Palestinian Presidency - Handout - Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/20170131_2_21595500_18478955.jpg?w=395&h=264&ssl=1 "ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN - JANUARY 31: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (R 2) is welcomed by Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R) with an official ceremony in Islamabad, Pakistan on January 31, 2017. ( Palestinian Presidency - Handout - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (C) is welcomed by Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R) on January 31, 2017 [Palestinian Presidency – Handout – Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (C) is welcomed by Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R) on January 31, 2017 [Palestinian Presidency - Handout - Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/20170131_2_21595500_18478956.jpg?w=395&h=263&ssl=1 "ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN - JANUARY 31: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (C) walks past the guard of honor during an official welcoming ceremony in Islamabad, Pakistan on January 31, 2017. ( Palestinian Presidency - Handout - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (C) is welcomed by Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R) on January 31, 2017 [Palestinian Presidency – Handout – Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (C) is welcomed by Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R) on January 31, 2017 [Palestinian Presidency - Handout - Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/20170131_2_21595500_18478957.jpg?w=509&h=339&ssl=1 "ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN - JANUARY 31: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L) is welcomed by Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R) with an official ceremony in Islamabad, Pakistan on January 31, 2017. ( Palestinian Presidency - Handout - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (C) is welcomed by Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R) on January 31, 2017 [Palestinian Presidency – Handout – Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (C) is welcomed by Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R) on January 31, 2017 [Palestinian Presidency - Handout - Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/20170131_2_21595500_18478959.jpg?w=509&h=339&ssl=1 "ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN - JANUARY 31: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L 2) is welcomed by Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R 2) with an official ceremony in Islamabad, Pakistan on January 31, 2017. ( Palestinian Presidency - Handout - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (C) is welcomed by Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R) on January 31, 2017 [Palestinian Presidency – Handout – Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (C) is welcomed by Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R) on January 31, 2017 [Palestinian Presidency - Handout - Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/20170131_2_21595500_18478960.jpg?w=509&h=339&ssl=1 "ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN - JANUARY 31: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L) is welcomed by Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R) with an official ceremony in Islamabad, Pakistan on January 31, 2017. ( Palestinian Presidency - Handout - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (C) is welcomed by Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R) on January 31, 2017 [Palestinian Presidency – Handout – Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (C) is welcomed by Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R) on January 31, 2017 [Palestinian Presidency - Handout - Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/20170131_2_21595500_18478961.jpg?w=683&h=1025&ssl=1 "ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN - JANUARY 31: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L) is welcomed by Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R) with an official ceremony in Islamabad, Pakistan on January 31, 2017. ( Palestinian Presidency - Handout - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (C) is welcomed by Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R) on January 31, 2017 [Palestinian Presidency – Handout – Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (C) is welcomed by Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R) on January 31, 2017 [Palestinian Presidency - Handout - Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/20170131_2_21595500_18478962.jpg?w=396&h=264&ssl=1 "ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN - JANUARY 31: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L) meets Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R) during his official visit in Islamabad, Pakistan on January 31, 2017. ( Palestinian Presidency - Handout - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (C) is welcomed by Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R) on January 31, 2017 [Palestinian Presidency – Handout – Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L 3) meets Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R 2) in Pakistan on January 31, 2017 [Palestinian Presidency - Handout - Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/20170131_2_21595500_18478963.jpg?w=396&h=264&ssl=1 "ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN - JANUARY 31: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L 3) meets Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R 2) during his official visit in Islamabad, Pakistan on January 31, 2017. ( Palestinian Presidency - Handout - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L 3) meets Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R 2) in Pakistan on January 31, 2017 [Palestinian Presidency – Handout – Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L 3) meets Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R 2) in Pakistan on January 31, 2017 [Palestinian Presidency - Handout - Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/20170131_2_21595500_18478964.jpg?w=396&h=264&ssl=1 "ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN - JANUARY 31: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L) and Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R) hold a joint press conference after their meeting in Islamabad, Pakistan on January 31, 2017. ( Palestinian Presidency - Handout - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L 3) meets Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R 2) in Pakistan on January 31, 2017 [Palestinian Presidency – Handout – Anadolu Agency]