Katatni holds government talks with NSF

Saad Katatni, chairman of Egypt's Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) has held political talks with Sayyid el-Badawi and Mohamed el-Baradei, leaders of the opposition National Salvation Front (NSF). In a press statement issued by FJP, Katatni said his fellow leaders offered their views regarding the formation of a government before elections. However, Katatni pointed out that all matters would be discussed in dialogue with Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi in the future. Katatni said that the Freedom and Justice Party believes that the current economic instability surrounding Egypt makes it difficult to change the government. He revealed the party's reservations over the performance of some ministers, but insisted that a stronger government with parliamentary backing would be able to deal with Egypt's challenges in a better way. Katatni also stressed the party's adherence to all legislative, procedural and judicial safeguards to ensure the integrity of the upcoming House of Representatives' elections.