在世界各国领导人密切关注埃及的动荡局势之际，欧盟首席外交官阿什顿敦促埃及总统穆巴拉克对反政府抗议者的抱怨做出回应，并同反对派举行会谈。
阿什顿星期一在布鲁塞尔同欧盟外长举行会议前表示，穆巴拉克应该“对埃及人民的合理诉求”做出回应。她呼吁在同公民社会各个方面进行对话的基础上找到一个即刻“和平前进”的途径。
阿什顿的女发言人对美国之音表示，埃及局势将是星期一举行的这次会议的首要问题。
As world leaders closely watch Egypt’s turmoil, the European Union’s top diplomat is urging Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to respond to the complaints of anti-government protesters and hold talks with the opposition.
Catherine Ashton said before a meeting with EU foreign ministers in Brussels on Monday that Mr. Mubarak should answer “the legitimate grievances of the Egyptian people.” She called for a immediate, “peaceful way forward” based on a dialogue with all parts of civil society.
Ashton’s spokeswoman ((Maya Kocijancic)) told VOA the situation in Egypt will be a priority at Monday’s meeting.