WASHINGTON: The United States yesterday called on Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi to work to “bridge divisions,” after Egyptian officials confirmed voters backed an Islamist-backed constitution.
“The future of Egypt’s democracy depends on forging a broader consensus behind its new democratic rules and institutions,” State Department spokesman Patrick Ventrell said in a statement.
“President Mursi has a special responsibility to move forward in a way that recognises the urgent need to bridge divisions, build trust, and broaden support for the political process.”AFP
