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Turkish President Holds Talks With Jared Kushner

by Associated Press

   ANKARA, TURKEY --

   Turkish officials say President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is meeting with
   Jared Kushner for talks that are expected to center on his planned
   Mideast peace initiative.

   Erdogan's office confirmed Wednesday that the meeting with U.S.
   President Donald Trump's adviser and son-in-law is underway. Economy
   Minister Berat Albayrak, who is Erdogan's son-in-law, was also present.

   Details of Kushner's plan will be unveiled after the April 9 Israeli
   election.

   He said however, that it will address all "final status" issues,
   including borders, and require compromises by all sides. He made no
   mention of establishing a Palestinian state and said the plan would
   focus heavily on offering economic "opportunities" to the Palestinians.

   Kushner's comments about his initiative have received a cool reception
   from Israeli and Palestinian leaders.