Egypt's new president-elect, Dr. Mohammad Morsi, moved into his office and started consultations Monday on forming his team and a new government, an aide said. Morsi is the first civilian president to take over the country's top job. He pledged he will be a "president for all Egyptians," according to a report of the Associated Press. On Sunday, President Barack Obama telephoned the U.S.-educated Morsi to congratulate him on his victory and offer continued support for Egypt's transition to democracy. The White House said Morsi expressed appreciation for Obama's call and "welcomed U.S. support for Egypt's transition." The 60-year-old Morsi arrived at the presidential office on Monday for official meetings and consultations. He said his priority is to form a working presidential team until he finishes consultation over nominating vice presidents. "His priority is the stability on the political scene," said Yasser Ali, a spokesman for Morsi's presidential campaign. Ali , the spokesman, said there were also consultations to form a national coalition government. The military-backed government is expected to resign later Monday, according to legal tradition after a new president is announced. Ali said he anticipates the government, headed by Kamal El-Ganzouri, would remain in a caretaker role because forming a new one "will take time."
