France Calls for Inclusive Egypt Government

France on Wednesday called for Egypt's new caretaker cabinet to be more inclusive, saying all the country's political movements were needed for a smooth transition.

"We want the new government to be able to meet the many expectations of the Egyptian people and to make every effort to ensure the fastest-possible transition of power to a democratically elected government," foreign ministry spokesman Philippe Lalliot said.

"This involves including all forces and political movements," he said.

Egypt's first interim government since the military toppled president Mohammed Morsi two weeks ago was sworn in on Tuesday.

The influential Muslim Brotherhood, along with the ultra-conservative Al-Nur party, has refused to take part in the new administration, and called for a new round of pro-Morsi demonstrations.