Ramallah, Safar 27, 1432, Jan 31, 2011, SPA -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met here yesterday with Commanders of the Armed and Security Forces in the presence of the Secretary-General of the Palestinian Presidency Al-Tayeb Abdulrahim and the Interior Minister, Saeed Abu Ali. The President was briefed by the Commanders on the Palestinian security apparatus and military in the light of the Palestinian political situation in the region, events and developments at the local and regional levels. He expressed hope for a return to stability, security and tranquility in Egypt as soon as possible because of its pivotal and important role in supporting the Palestinian cause and Arab issues. --SPA 11:07 LOCAL TIME 08:07 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/860727