Mayhem in Cairo as tensions over former Mohammed Morsi supporters spill into the streets. NBC's Ayman Mohyeldin reports.
By Ayman Mohyeldin, Correspondent, NBC News
CAIRO ? Egypt's Mohammed Morsi is in good health and sends his best wishes to the outside world, European Union diplomat Catherine Ashton said Tuesday after a two hour meeting with the deposed president.
The meeting, at an undisclosed location was Morsi's first known contact with foreign officials after his July 3 overthrow by the country's military.?
Islamist Morsi, who was elected by a narrow margin in June 2012 in the country?s first democratic vote, has been hidden from the public since he was removed in what his supporters - including the Prime Minister of Turkey - regard as a coup.?
?I've tried to make sure that his family know he is well,'' Ashton, who is trying to mediate a resolution to the impasse, told journalists following the meeting held Monday night.
Ashton said Morsi had access to television and newspapers when she visited him, and was aware of? developments in the country.?
She said she had a open and frank conversation with Morsi.
European Union via EPA
A handout photograph released by EU officials showing EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Baroness Catherine Ashton meeting with Egyptian army chief Abded Fattah Sissi on Monday.
An EU official said Ashton had no plans to intervene to end the political stalemate, but had reiterated her willingness to help.
The officials said Ashton was also allowed to see Morsi's chief of staff Rafaa el Tahtawy and was able to walk around the facility.
On Monday, she met Egypt's army chief and defense minister Abdel Fattah Sissi.
Egypt has been rocked by deadly clashes and protests between Morsi supporters and opponents since he was forced from power.?
On Friday, Mena news agency reported he would be detained for 15 days while a judge investigated allegations against him.?
On July 22, Morsi?s family accused the country?s military of ?kidnapping? him and said they would seek help from the International Criminal Court.
The army responsible for Morsi?s "safety and security," his daughter Shaimaa told a news conference in Cairo.
Reuters contributed to this report.?
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