SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Sunday, December 15, 2019 (WAFA) - President Mahmoud Abbas met today with his counterpart President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi on the sidelines of the ongoing third edition of Egypt‘s World Youth Forum (WYF).

The two leaders discussed the latest developments regarding the Palestinian cause in light of the challenges it faces, as well as the role of Arab countries in supporting the Palestinian stances in all arenas.

During the meeting, President Abbas briefed president Sisi on the latest developments related to the Palestinian issue, specifically the ongoing Israeli assaults on Jerusalem.

He also reviewed the issue of holding general elections in Palestine as a basic requirement and merit.

President Abbas and his Egyptian counterpart discussed bilateral relations between the two countries, and ways to develop them in various fields.

For his part, President Sisi reiterated Egypt‘s unchanged stances towards Palestine and its just cause, stressing that Egypt continues to play this role for the sake of the Palestinian people.

After the meeting, President Abbas ended an official visit to Egypt during which he participated in the third WYF, which kicked off yesterday in Egypt‘s Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh under the patronage and presence of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.

A.D./M.N.