January 19,
2014
Statement
by the Minister for Foreign Affairs
on
the Referendum on the Amended
Constitution in Egypt
1. As a result
of a public referendum held on 14th and 15th January, the
draft of the amended Egyptian constitution was approved.
Japan
regards it as an important step towards the political normalization of Egypt
according to the Road Map. Japan expects that attaining such a development in a
proper way that includes a wide range of Egyptian people will lead to social
stability and establishment of democracy.
2. Japan
continues to follow the development of the democratization process, which
includes the upcoming parliamentary and presidential elections.
3. Japan will
also continue to support the efforts of Egyptian people for social stability and
establishment of democracy.
