CAIRO, November 23, 2011 (WAFA) - President Mahmoud Abbas Wednesday met the chairman of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces of Egypt, Mohammad Tantawi, accompanied by members of the Supreme Council, in Cairo.

Abbas and Tantawi discussed the recent developments in the Palestinian arena under the Israeli occupation’s continuous settlement activities and escalations, as well as talks with the Quartet and US on the halted peace process.

The meeting also discussed efforts to implement the reconciliation agreement between Hamas and Fatah, which is sponsored by Egypt. Abbas praised the Egyptian support to the Palestinians, as well as Egypt’s contribution to ending the internal division and strengthening Palestinian national unity.

Abbas will meet Hamas leader Khaled Mishaal on Thursday to discuss implementing the reconciliation agreement and ending the internal division.

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