Egyptian Prime Minister Hisham Kandil said on Thursday that “one kilometer only is responsible for the instability in Egypt,” referring to Tahrir Square where a popular uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak in 2011 was centralized.

He insisted that other cities including the touristic Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada resort areas are stable, reported the state news agency.

In a meeting with members of parliament on Thursday, Kandil added, "We will not fool ourselves and say that everything is perfect, but we expect positive results by the end of the year."

The PM added that he is following up on this morning's kidnapping of seven security officers.

"We will soon hear good news on the brave officers," he added.