Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Egypt’s intelligence chief Abbas Kamel held discussions Sunday on recent developments in the comprehensive cease-fire reached with Israel, Eurasia Diary reports citing Yeni Safak. 

The two also discussed the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip during their meeting at the presidential headquarters in Ramallah, Palestine’s official WAFA news agency reported.

They also touched on intra-Palestinian reconciliation and the political process, which is the key to stability and peace in the region.

Abbas hailed the role and efforts of Egypt as well as the country's support for the Palestinian people and their "just cause," the report added.

Kamel conveyed the message of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi that "Egypt will continue to work and coordinate with the Palestinian Authority in all steps and initiatives taken."

The meeting was also attended by Palestinian Civil Affairs Minister Hussein Al-Sheikh, the chairman of the General Authority for Civil Affairs, and the head of the General Intelligence Service, Major General Majed Faraj.

Earlier, Kamel met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in West Jerusalem to discuss the permanent cease-fire after Israel's recent attacks on Gaza, the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, and the issue of Israeli prisoners held by Hamas.

Kamel’s visit coincides with Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi's visit to Cairo for talks with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry.