25/07/2012 (Agence Europe) - Ashton congratulates new Egyptian prime minister. EU High representative for Foreign Affairs Catherine Ashton offered her congratulations on Tuesday 24 July to Hesham Qandil on his appointment as prime minister of Egypt and wished him every success. “His appointment is another step forward in the country's democratic transition”, said Ashton, looking forward to working with President Mohammed Morsi and the new government “which I trust will be inclusive and...