Ramallah, July 17 , SPA -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas demanded extra efforts to push ahead the Middle East peace process during a long telephone conversation last night with U.S. President George W. Bush, said Nabil Abu Rudaina, the Spokesman for the Palestinian President. "The Palestinian Authority demands application of the Road Map, the Arab Peace Initiative and exchanging Peace for Land," Abu Rudaina said in a press statement. Abu Rudaina reaffirmed that the establishment of an independent Palestinian State is the only way to bring about security and stability in Middle East.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/468104