Egypt has called on the international community to help speed up its economic recovery after a revolt that toppled president Hosni Mubarak. In a statement, Foreign Minister Ahmad Abul Gheit emphasised that Egypt remains close to the Palestinian cause and continues to support the rights of the Palestinian people, including the pursuit of a UN Security Council resolution to freeze Israeli settlements.Life in the country is returning to normal despite the strikes by government staff demanding better pay and perks. Banks will reopen tomorrow and Schools, colleges on Sunday. Protest leaders say Egyptians will demonstrate again if their demands for radical change are not met.The higher military council has already dissolved parliament and suspended the constitution. The council also set an approximate six-month timetable for democratic elections that will bring in a new civilian government to power. It also announced that a new constitution will be drawn up subjected to a referendum.