Palestinian - Syrian summit to be held in Damascus in two weeks

Asaad Abd El-Rahman, the official dealing with the refugee issue in the Palestinian Authority, said "A Palestinian - Syrian summit that gathers presidents Yasser Arafat and Hafez al-Assad will be convened within the coming two weeks in the Syrian capital, Damascus."

In press statements, he added that the two sides "agreed on attending the summit and that communications are currently being made to determine its date."

Palestinian Minister of Local Government Saeb Erekat said, "President Arafat is to meet with the Jordanian monarch, King Abdullah," after Arafat ends his visit to Cairo which starts today.

Arafat's discussions with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak are tackling the political developments in the area, the chances of resuming the frozen peace process and its prospects after the recent elections in Israel.