US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Wednesday congratulated Egypt on its first parliamentary election since former president Hosny Mubarak was overthrown in February, dpa reported.
"I congratulate the Egyptian people for a peaceful, successful start to their election process," Clinton said in a statement.
She called for the transition to democracy to continue in a "just, transparent and inclusive manner."
"The American people will continue to stand by the people of Egypt as they move toward a democratically elected civilian government that respects universal human rights and will meet their aspirations for dignity, freedom, and a better life," she said.