Kerry to embark on 4-day Europe visit

US Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Paris, London, and Rome from October 21 to 24. US Department of State Spokesperson Jen Psaki said, "Secretary Kerry will meet with in Paris representatives of the Arab League's Arab Peace Initiative Follow-up Committee to update them on the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, as part of his continued engagement with our Arab League partners on the issue. The Secretary will also meet Saudi Foreign Minister Saud Al Faisal to discuss bilateral and international issues." While in London, Kerry will attend the London 11 ministerial meeting with key international partners and Syrian Coalition leadership to review progress towards convening the Geneva Conference on Syria. In Rome, he will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to discuss ongoing final status negotiations with the Palestinians, along with Iran, Syria, and other issues of mutual concern, she said. In each capital, the Secretary will meet with senior government officials. Details of these meetings are still being finalised, Psaki added.