Neither country believed that the Palestinian move was a positive step towards peace.
For his part, Mr Abbas sounded a positive note about future peace talks.
The two leaders agreed that the positive effects on regional peace and stability and on the prosperity of both nations warrant continued efforts to further strengthen the growing partnership between the United States and Malaysia.
"We congratulate Pope Francis on his election by the College of Cardinals and offer the Muslim community's support and cooperation in every positive effort he will undertake for peace, justice and the betterment of humanity, " Executive Director Nihad Awad said in a news release.
Rest in peace Reg, you made a positive difference to so many people's lives.
"The United States deeply values our close partnerships with both Turkey and Israel, and we attach great importance to the restoration of positive relations between them in order to advance regional peace and security, " the president said in a statement released by the White House.
And that image is not as positive as the one that those who attend Seeds of Peace get.
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Throughout the exchanges, the members of the High Panel explored how to best promote the twin objectives of lasting peace and sustainable development with youth at the helm of positive change.
For all its flaws, the peace process has survived serious wobbles and can claim some remarkably positive results.
It was an opportunity to report about positive news, to report about a country that had gone from war to peace.
The choice facing us is between peace between the brave that will raise relations between us to a positive track and good neighbourly relations and prosperity, and, God forbid, a violent confrontation that will only cause more suffering and victims while not solving any problems...
Despite recent "positive developments" in Burma - including the release of political prisoners and an outline peace agreement with Karen rebels - the UK said there were "ongoing challenges", particularly the conflict in Rakhine state, where 100, 000 people have been displaced.
"It is important that Syria plays a positive role in the region, " he told Syria's al-Watan newspaper, adding that peace in the Middle East "passes through" Syria and France.
Have verified the positive impact of their contributions through education to increase the acceptance of differences, respect for diversity, promotion of peace and harmony.
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