Washington (ANTARA News/AFP) - President Barack Obama on Saturday welcomed a pledge by Egyptian military authorities to deliver a civilian democratic transition, the White House said.

A day after Hosni Mubarak`s overthrow, Obama spoke with leaders in Britain, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, and "welcomed the historic change that has been made by the Egyptian people, and reaffirmed his admiration for their efforts," the White House said in a statement.

"He also welcomed the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces` announcement today that it is committed to a democratic civilian transition, and will stand by Egypt`s international obligations."(*)

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