RAMALLAH, December 26, 2011 (WAFA) – President Mahmoud Abbas discussed Monday with a delegation of Hamas lawmakers and officials results of the recent reconciliation talks held in Cairo .

The delegation, headed by the president of the Palestinian parliament, Aziz Dweik, listened to a briefing from Abbas on the issues discussed in Cairo, particularly restructuring the PLO to include Hamas and other organizations not already members and elections for the Palestinian National Council.

Abbas expressed satisfaction with the results of the Cairo talks, explaining that the results are the mechanism to implement the reconciliation agreement and end all signs of division.

He urged all parties to implement what was agreed on and to hold the elections planned for May.

The lawmakers said they ware satisfied with the results of the Cairo talks, expressing support for Abbas’ diplomatic efforts to win recognition for Palestine as member of the United Nations.

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