ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, October 26, 2015/APO (African Press Organization)/ —
The African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, congratulates the Government and people of Egypt for a smooth and peaceful first stage of parliamentary elections. The Chairperson also commends the Government and people of Egypt for the achievement of a series of milestones, which have contributed to enhancing legitimate governance in the country. These milestones include the rewriting of the 2012 Constitution, the conduct of a referendum in January 2014, and the conduct of presidential election in May 2014.
The Chairperson notes that the 2015 parliamentary elections mark an important final step in the completion of the political roadmap adopted in 2013 and in the democratic transition of Egypt.
While noting that the election process is still ongoing, with the second phase of the elections scheduled for 22 to 23 November 2015, the Chairperson encourages all Egyptians to continue to maintain peace and stability for the democratic development of the State.
The Chairperson reiterates the commitment of the AU Commission into supporting the Government and people of Egypt in their endeavours to build a peaceful, stable and democratic state.
