.- The Russian president, Dmitri Medvedev, today called for the convening of democratic elections in Egypt to return the country to normalcy following the resignation on Friday, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. "Russia hopes that democratic processes are restored fully in Egypt and for that we use every legitimate election procedures," said Medvedev, the Kremlin said.
Medvedev stressed that "a strong and democratic Egypt is an important factor for the continuation of the peace process in the Middle East," according to Interfax. He also assured that Moscow considers it extremely important that in Egypt keep peace and harmony among different faiths. " "Russia will continue playing an active role in international efforts to contribute to this process," said Medvedev, adding that both countries "have a long history of strategic partnership." The Kremlin called since the outbreak of popular demonstrations against the Egyptian government for stability and a peaceful solution to the crisis.
In turn, the Russian Foreign Ministry was now convinced that "the Egyptian people is capable by itself, without outside interference of any kind, to determine their fate and future of his country." He expressed confidence that "the process of leaving Egypt is the crisis peacefully and to take into account the interests of all Egyptians," said Alexander Lukashevich, spokesman for the Foreign Ministry.
It also showed his confidence that the political transition "is aimed at strengthening the democratic basis in a key country in the Arab world." For its part, the head of the Foreign Relations Committee of the Russian Senate, Mikhail Marguélov, expressed his confidence that "the armed forces engage in a dialogue with the opposition and civil institutions." "The generals are part of the old political system, so that the dialogue with the opposition will not be easy," he predicted the senator told Interfax. 
Medvedev stressed that "a strong and democratic Egypt is an important factor for the continuation of the peace process in the Middle East," according to Interfax. He also assured that Moscow considers it extremely important that in Egypt keep peace and harmony among different faiths. " "Russia will continue playing an active role in international efforts to contribute to this process," said Medvedev, adding that both countries "have a long history of strategic partnership." The Kremlin called since the outbreak of popular demonstrations against the Egyptian government for stability and a peaceful solution to the crisis.
In turn, the Russian Foreign Ministry was now convinced that "the Egyptian people is capable by itself, without outside interference of any kind, to determine their fate and future of his country." He expressed confidence that "the process of leaving Egypt is the crisis peacefully and to take into account the interests of all Egyptians," said Alexander Lukashevich, spokesman for the Foreign Ministry.
It also showed his confidence that the political transition "is aimed at strengthening the democratic basis in a key country in the Arab world." For its part, the head of the Foreign Relations Committee of the Russian Senate, Mikhail Marguélov, expressed his confidence that "the armed forces engage in a dialogue with the opposition and civil institutions." "The generals are part of the old political system, so that the dialogue with the opposition will not be easy," he predicted the senator told Interfax.
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