BRUSSELS (AA) - EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton urged Wednesday all sides in Egypt to rapidly return to the democratic process.
In a written statement Ashton said, “I am following closely developments in Egypt and am fully aware of the deep divisions in society, popular demands for political change and efforts at brokering a compromise."
"I urge all sides to rapidly return to the democratic process, including the holding of free and fair presidential and parliamentary elections and the approval of a constitution, to be done in a fully inclusive manner, so as to permit the country to resume and complete its democratic transition," said Ashton.
Ashton also condemned all violent acts, and called on all sides to exercise maximum restraint.
"The European Union remains unequivocally committed to supporting the Egyptian people in their aspirations to democracy and inclusive governance," added Ashton.
