Ramallah, West Bank, April 25, 2010, SPA -- President Barack Obama's Middle East envoy wrapped up his latest diplomatic mission Sunday. George Mitchell said he would return to the region next week, signaling he is making progress, according to a report of the Associated Press. Palestinian officials said President Mahmoud Abbas plans to consult with Arab countries at the end of the week and could soon be heading to the White House for talks with Obama. Mitchell has been shuttling between the two sides for more than a year, hoping to relaunch negotiations that collapsed in late 2008. --SPA 14:48 LOCAL TIME 11:48 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/773332