Arab countries of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Jordan congratulated the powerful army in Egypt for its decision to oust embattled President Mohammad Mursi.
Arab countries of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Jordan congratulated the powerful army in Egypt for its decision to oust embattled President Mohammad Mursi.
Shortly after the army announcement late Wednesday, Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz congratulated the newly-appointed Egyptian i
nterim President, Adly Mansour.
“In my own name and on behalf of the people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, I congratulate you on assuming the leadership of Egypt at this critical point of its history,” said the king in a cable carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
“By doing so, I appeal to Allah Almighty to help you to shoulder the responsibility laid on your shoulder to achieve the hopes of our sisterly people of the Arab Republic of Egypt.”
King Abdullah also praised the armed forces.
Egypt Army chief Gen. Abdel Fattah Sisi announced late Wednesday the ouster of Mursi, suspension of the constitution and the appointment of the Supreme Constitutional Court as a caretaker leader.
Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan said his country was following the developments in Egypt with satisfaction, adding that UAE will continue to strengthen its bilateral relations with Egypt.
Jordan also commented on the latest developments in Egypt, saying it respected the wishes of the Egyptian people as well as the role of the armed forces.
On the other hand, Sudan said it hoped for peace and stability in its "sister" country Egypt, official media reported.
Khartoum was following developments with concern in the hope "that peace and stability shall prevail," the state SUNA news agency said on Wednesday, citing a foreign ministry statement.
