(Aftenposten-Norway) High-ranking diplomats who sat in on Wednesday's meeting between Norwegian Prime Minister Bondevik and Israeli Prime Minister Sharon said that the Norwegians now view Abbas as a stronger player in the peace process than Arafat. Sharon wants Norway, along with the rest of the world, to completely ignore Arafat, but that request was rejected. Norway will continue to recognize Arafat as the Palestinians' elected leader, Bondevik said, but he'll also seek out Abbas. "Arafat mustn't weaken Abbas's position," Bondevik added.
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