CAIRO, March 1 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Palestinian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Mustafa here on Saturday to discuss plans for the early recovery and reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, according to a statement released by the Egyptian cabinet.

Madbouly reaffirmed Egypt's support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinians, especially the right to self-determination and independence.

The Egyptian government has prepared an integrated plan for the early recovery and reconstruction of the Gaza Strip while keeping the Palestinians in the enclave, Madbouly said.

He stressed that Egypt had exerted sincere efforts to back the Palestinian cause and people, either through endeavors to implement the ceasefire deal in all its phases or the reconstruction of Gaza.

Mustafa expressed gratitude to Egypt for supporting the Palestinian people.

They also discussed coordination efforts between Egypt and Palestine to follow up on the completion of the reconstruction plan before presenting it to the upcoming emergency Arab Summit slated for March 4. Enditem

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