Cairo, Muharram 26, 1437, Nov 8, 2015, SPA -- Egyptian President Abdulfatah Al-Sissy met here today with visiting Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and means to promote them. The Egyptian president reiterated, too, his country standing by the Palestinian cause and trying to assist in establishing the new independent Palestinian state. For his part, the Palestinian president commended the Egyptian unwavering stand towards the Palestinian cause and efforts to bring about peaceful settlement for it. -- SPA 20:48 LOCAL TIME 17:48 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w