( CNN ) -- Work is under way to establish political stability in Egypt following the ouster of President Mohamed Morsy , the country 's interim foreign minister told the U.N. General Assembly on Saturday . Nabil Fahmy sought to assure the world that the temporary government is following a road map that will see nationwide elections by next spring . `` It has so far succeeded in establishing the principles of justice , freedom and democracy as a basis for governance , '' said Fahmy , who is part of the temporary government established by Egypt 's military following Morsy 's ouster . `` This will be followed by parliamentary elections , then presidential elections , so that the transitional phase ends by next spring . '' Fahmy 's statement to the world body comes amid concerns that the military-backed government has been moving to outlaw the Muslim Brotherhood , the Islamist group that rose to power following the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak in 2011 . Western nations , including the United States and Britain , have urged Egypt 's military-backed government to have an inclusive political process . All Egyptians may participate in the political process , Fahmy said , `` as long as they are committed to the renunciation of violence and terrorism and acts of incitement to them , '' and follow the rule of law . The government is also determined to empower women and support its youth , Fahmy said . Hundreds of Muslim Brotherhood supporters have been killed and thousands more have been injured in clashes with the military and its supporters following the ouster of Morsy . Each side blames the other for stoking the violence . Morsy , who was backed the Muslim Brotherhood 's political arm , was the country 's first democratically elected president . But critics say he became increasingly authoritarian and forced through a conservative Islamist agenda during his year in power that alienated moderates . He is also blamed for failing to revive Egypt 's economy , which crashed when the 2011 uprising drove tourists away . Just a year into his presidency , there were mass demonstrations calling for his removal . After the Morsy ouster , Egypt 's military began to crack down on his party , the Muslim Brotherhood . The crackdown led to ferocious clashes in the streets of Cairo and other Egyptian cities , many of which have led to condemnation from the international community . Morsy , who was deposed by the military amid widespread protest over his rule , has been held in detention since early July . Less than a block away from where Fahmy spoke at the United Nations , dueling protests took place between Egyptians who support the government and those who back Morsy . `` Free , free Egypt ! Long live Egypt ! '' shouted the pro-Morsy crowd , some of whom waved pictures of the ousted president . One placard read , `` Only in Egypt your vote never counts '' and another read , `` No to massacre and martial law in Egypt . '' Nearby were those who support the current government . As they chanted `` We love Egypt , '' one person raised a sign saying `` Egyptians support our government in their war against terrorism . ''
Egypt 's foreign minister says nationwide elections will be held by next year . Parliamentary elections will be held first , the foreign minister says . That will be followed by presidential elections , he tells the United Nations .