Saturday, February 12, 2011

The international community welcomes the victory of the Egyptian people

Shortly after announcing the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak, the international community has welcomed the outcome of an uprising in eighteen days. A few hours after the official declaration of Egypt, including Barack Obama spoke on the regime change that occurred in one of its main allies in the Middle East.

"By resigning, President Mubarak said the Egyptian people's desire to change," Bush said, acknowledging that "many questions remain unanswered," but saying: "The Egyptian people made it clear that n accepting anything other than a genuine democracy. " The U.S. president called the Egyptian army, now alone at the controls to lift emergency rule and chart a course toward free elections.

"Egypt will never be the same," he has said. Obama also wanted to reaffirm the bond that unites him to his ally: "The United States will continue to be a friend and partner of Egypt," he said, adding: "I know that Democratic Egypt can play its role not only in the region but worldwide. " The White House drew particular the new authorities to honor the peace agreements with Israel.

The "voice of the Egyptian people has been heard," said for his part, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon. Side of Europe, the head of European diplomacy Catherine Ashton was delighted when the moments following the announcement of a start to pave the way for "reforms faster and deeper." German Chancellor Angela Merkel hailed a "historic change" and said he expected Egypt to respect the peace treaty with Israel.

The secretary general of the Arab League Amr Moussa, who is back on the Egyptian political scene last month, said Mubarak's departure represents a great opportunity for the Egyptians and the "white revolution" was a new step in the history of Egypt. Another opponent, Mohamed ElBaradei has launched "Life begins again for us." "My message to the Egyptian people is that you have gained freedom.

Let's make the best use," he added. Turkey, which had already put pressure on the Mubarak regime in recent times, has wanted a new "system" in Egypt to meet the demands of the people. Qatar, whose relations were strained with Egypt, said "respect the will and the choice of the Egyptian people." "The transfer of power to the supreme council of the armed forces is an important positive step towards realizing the aspirations of the Egyptian people," said the Emir's palace.

Finally the Jordanian government said "its full support to Egypt" and "respect the choice of the Egyptian people." "The Jordanian government is closely following the historical developments in Egypt, which is essential for the stability of the region," said Foreign Ministry in a statement.

For its part Israel said he hoped a "smooth transition shock" in the words of one Israeli official. The latter also reaffirmed the need to preserve the peace treaty between Israel and Egypt in 1979. But Israel has acknowledged "some concern at the uncertainty" created by the departure of President Mubarak.

Uncertainties related to the possible role of Hamas in Egypt. The Palestinian Islamist movement has been quick to react hailing "the beginning of the victory of the revolution." He called the new Egyptian government "to decide immediately lift the siege of Gaza and the opening of the terminal Egyptian" in Rafah.

Hezbollah has also congratulated the Egyptian people for his "historic victory". The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Ramin Mehmanparast, described Mubarak's resignation "a great victory." "What the great nation of Egypt has obtained, by his will, despite resistance from officials who relied on big powers , is a great victory.

" In many Arab countries, spontaneous demonstrations took place to welcome the victory of the Egyptian people on the regime. >> Watch the portfolio "The Arab world celebrated the victory of the Egyptian people"

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