French President Francois Hollande on
Sunday congratulated Mohamed Morsi on his election as Egypt’s new
president and said he was ready to work with him.
“It is important that the transition
which began in February 2011 continue so that, in line with the
commitments made, a democratic and pluralist political system can be
established in Egypt as well as the rule of law which guarantees the
civil and political liberties of all citizens and minorities,”
Hollande’s office said in a statement.
“Our country stands ready to work with the new president-elect.”
Hollande said France would back Egypt in
European and international organizations to help it “overcome the
difficulties it faces, notably in the economy”.
Muslim Brotherhood member Morsi was
declared on Sunday as the first president of Egypt since a popular
uprising ousted Hosni Mubarak, capping a tumultuous and divisive
election.
Morsi, who ran against Mubarak-era premier Ahmed Shafiq, won 51.73 percent of the vote after a race that polarised the nation.
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