Egyptian Defense Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met with European Union Foreign Policy Chief Catherine Ashton on Monday to discuss the latest developments in Egypt. 

The meeting included an exchange of perspectives on Egypt's political scene and democratic transition, the European Union's role during the current phase, and its plans to support the region's stability in the future.

The meeting was attended by high-ranking army figures and the EU’s ambassador to Cairo, reported the state news agency.

Ashton is expected to meet with interim President Adli Mansour later on Monday.

Also attending will be representatives from the Muslim Brotherhood and the Tamarod “Rebel” movement that organized mass demonstrations last month that toppled Islamist President Mohamed Mursi.