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US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has accepted the resignation letter of Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, who has decided to step down at face value. She said that she is expecting to work with him in "any new capacity."
She also mentioned that he was respected by the US for his leadership skills.
Abbas "described in great detail the challenges" he faced and the pair "talked about his own political future," said Clinton when enquired about the decision taken by Abbas that he would not call in for re-election.
"He reiterated his personal commitment to do whatever he can to achieve a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict," Clinton said.
"I look forward to working with President Abbas in any new capacity in order to help achieve this goal," the chief US diplomat said.
White House spokesman Robert Gibbs had mentioned Abbas as a "true partner" of the United States.
