The Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party on Monday called on a British parliamentary delegation visiting Cairo to play an active role in supporting the democratization of the Arab peoples, particularly the Syrians.
FJP President Mohamed Morsy asked the delegation to urge the British government to pressure the Syrian regime to stop the systematic killing and all other abuses practiced against civilians, but rejected military intervention in Syria.
The delegation included Richard Ottaway, head of foreign relations at the House of Commons, and a number of deputies. The meeting was attended by James Watt, the British ambassador to Egypt.
In response to a question on the relationship between the FJP and the Muslim Brotherhood, Morsy explained that the Brotherhood established the party for all Egyptians to participate in politics and compete for power.
“We are in constant coordination and consultation over our common vision, objectives and general policies and principles, yet with different means and mechanisms of action,” he said.
On the party’s position regarding presidential candidates, Morsy said it stands at an equal distance from all current candidates, “We will announce our position after the deadline of the candidacy applications,” he said.
Ottaway expressed his government's support of Egypt’s movement toward democratic change.
