He added that even though "it is not for us to dictate outcomes or propose solutions", the EU "will closely watch the steps that will be taken", hoping that "they will pave the way towards democratic, free and fair elections".
Viņš piebilda, ka lai gan "tā nav mūsu loma diktēt noteikumus vai piedāvāt risinājumus", ES uzmanīgi vēros nākamos Ēģiptes soļus, cerot, ka "tie bruģēs ceļu demokrātijai, un brīvām un godīgām vēlēšanām."