Vladimir Putin will meet with President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas on April 18 2016-04-15 11:55:00 On April 18, Moscow will host talks between Vladimir Putin and President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas, who will be in Russia on a working visit. The two heads of state are expected to discuss topical issues on the Russian-Palestinian agenda, as well as joint steps to expand bilateral cooperation across the board, especially trade, economic and humanitarian ties. The two leaders are also expected to have a detailed exchange of views on the current situation in the Middle East and North Africa with the usual emphasis on the prospects of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.