Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said the resignation of Egypt’s President Hosni Mubarak was a historic development for the Arab world and the region.
Davutoglu, who commented to reporters on Mubarak’s resignation in Batumi on Friday, said Egyptian people have taken down an authoritarian administration with peaceful demonstrations organised through internet technology, expressing his hope that it would lead to a political structure based on popular legitimacy and bring peace and stability.
He said Turkey has regarded the Egyptian protestors’ demands as legitimate since the beginning of protests and extended support to contribute to reconstruction of its neighbour Egypt based on greater popular legitimacy.
Davutoglu said considering how the Egyptian army handled the protests, the transfer of the President’s powers to the army was a right decision.
He said now the Egyptian army was expected to secure a smooth transition to democracy by reviewing the election law in a way to allow political organization and ensuring active participation of political parties in the elections.
"Firstly, continuity of the state and public order should be secured. Secondly, people’s demands should be met and a stable and lasting democracy should be built in Egypt through evolution. Thirdly, a transparent road map that the people can follow closely together with the international community should be announced..." said Davutoglu.