In his remarks, Mr. Abbas said he also fully expects to reach a peace agreement with Israel by the end of this year.

阿巴斯在讲话中说，他也完全期待和以色列在今年年底之前达成一项和平协议。

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In his year-end remarks on Monday, he said the government "continued to strengthen our relationship with First Nations", but did not mention Ms Spence.

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In Mr Harper's year-end remarks on Monday, he said the government "continued to strengthen our relationship with First Nations", but did not mention Ms Spence.

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