The European Union said it was very concerned about the reported failure of diplomatic efforts to end Egypt’s political crisis and urged all sides to reach a peaceful solution.
“We are very concerned about the latest reports,” Michael Mann, a spokesman for EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said, commenting on the Egyptian presidency’s statement that international mediation efforts had ended.
“The EU is urging all political groups to find a peaceful solution to the current stalemate. We are present on the ground talking to all sides,” he said, referring to EU envoy Bernardino Leon who is on a mediation mission to Egypt, Reuters reports.
