BRUSSELS, March 14 (Xinhua) -- The European Commission (EC) on Saturday said it was troubled by the political instability in Madagascar and called for calm in the strife-stricken country.
"The European Commission is seriously concerned about the situation of instability and uncertainty currently prevailing in Madagascar. The European Commission calls on all parties in Madagascar to ensure calm and invites them to participate immediately in a broader dialogue," the commission said in a statement.
Opposition leader Andry Rajoelina on Saturday proclaimed himself president and appointed a prime minister. President Marc Ravalomanana who was given four hours to resign denied that the opposition has seized power in his country.
The EC, the executive body of the European Union, asked all parties in Madagascar to take part in a dialogue proposed by the Council of Christian Churches of Madagascar to find a peaceful and lawful solution to the political crisis in the country.
"The crisis threatens the stability of the country, affects the Malagasy people and might undermine the efforts of the international community in the fight against poverty in Madagascar," the commission said.
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