Statement from Press Secretary Jay Carney
The United States congratulates Dr. Mohamed
Morsi on his victory in Egypt’s Presidential election, and we congratulate the
Egyptian people for this milestone in their transition to democracy.
We
look forward to working together with President-elect Morsi and the government
he forms, on the basis of mutual respect, to advance the many shared interests
between Egypt and the United States. We believe that it is important for
President-elect Morsi to take steps at this historic time to advance national
unity by reaching out to all parties and constituencies in consultations about
the formation of a new government. We believe in the importance of the new
Egyptian government upholding universal values, and respecting the rights of
all Egyptian citizens – including women and religious minorities such as Coptic
Christians. Millions of Egyptians voted in the election, and
President-elect Morsi and the new Egyptian government have both the legitimacy
and responsibility of representing a diverse and courageous citizenry.
The
United States intends to work with all parties within Egypt to sustain our
long-standing partnership as it consolidates its democracy. We commend
the Presidential Election Commission and the Supreme Council of the Armed
Forces (SCAF) for their role in supporting a free and fair election, and look
forward to the completion of a transition to a democratically-elected
government. We believe it is essential for the Egyptian government to continue
to fulfill Egypt’s role as a pillar of regional peace, security and stability. And we will stand with the Egyptian people as they pursue their
aspirations for democracy, dignity, and opportunity, and fulfill the promise of
their revolution.
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