(VOVworld) - Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas said on Thursday that he hopes Palestine and Israel will reach an agreement on all key issues in the coming 6 to 9 months. In a joint press conference with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, who is visiting the Middle East, Abbas said recent bilateral talks covered all key issues including borders, Jerusalem, settlements, refugees, security, and prisoners.  

Freed Palestinian prisoner held by Israel for 20 years hugs his father. Prisoners is one of key issues expected to be settled in Palestine-Israel talks. (Photo: Reuters)

Abbas was quoted as saying that until now they haven’t spoken about what happened in the talks, hoping that there would be outcome in the next couple of days.