Egypt will not compromise its water security, President Mohamed Mursi told European Union representative Catherine Ashton on Wednesday.

Commenting on Ethiopia's dam project, the president said Egypt does not object to developmental projects in Africa.

The president met with Ashton to discuss ties between Egypt and the European Union as well as several regional issues.

Mursi affirmed Egypt's commitment to provide support for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the country and emphasised the cabinet's full respect for the judiciary's rulings.

He urged the international community to carry out its ethical responsibilities towards the Syrian people in order to put an end to the brutalities committed against them.

Ashton praised the presidency's proposed amendments in the NGOs' draft law.

She also commended Egypt's eagerness on benefiting from international expertise in that regard.