EU foreign ministers to discuss Egypt crisis

Foreign Ministers of the European Union (EU) will meet on Wednesday in Brussels for a Council meeting to decide on possible responses to Egypt violence, including review of the EU-Egypt ties.

According to an EU statement, the Council is expected to reiterate its calls for an end to violence, its full support for dialogue and an inclusive political process, as well as the democratic future of Egypt, leading to the holding of free and fair elections and the establishment of a civilian government.

“On the basis of input from the European External Action Service (EEAS) and the Commission, including factual and up to date information on the current state of play in the EU – Egypt relations, the Council is expected to decide on possible response,” said the statement.

In recent weeks, the EU has further stepped-up its efforts to promote dialogue and a peaceful solution to the Egyptian crisis through its constant engagement with all parties, including during the last visits by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Catherine Ashton, on 17 and 29-30 July.