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Assad says "crucial" round of talks with Israel postponed

DAMASCUS
Thu Sep 4, 2008 3:47am EDT

DAMASCUS (Reuters) - A "crucial" round of indirect talks between Syria and Israel has been postponed because of the resignation of an Israeli negotiator, President Bashar al-Assad said on Thursday.

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Assad was speaking at the start of a four way summit in the Syrian capital with the participation of France to discuss efforts for a peace deal between Syria and Israel.

(Editing by Richard Balmforth)



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