World reaction to Egypt coup President Barack Obama: "We believe that ultimately the future of Egypt can only be determined by the Egyptian people. Nevertheless, we are deeply concerned by the decision of the Egyptian armed forces to remove President Morsi and suspend the Egyptian constitution. I now call on the Egyptian military to move quickly and responsibly to return full authority back to a democratically elected civilian government as soon as possible through an inclusive and transparent process, and to avoid any arbitrary arrests of President Morsi and his supporters. Turkey: Ahmet Davutoglu, the foreign minister: "Only can you be removed from duty through elections, that is, the will of the people. It is unacceptable for a government, which has come to power through democratic elections, to be toppled through illicit means and even more, a military coup. Germany: Guido Westerwelle, the foreign minister: "This is a major setback for democracy in Egypt. It is urgent that Egypt return as quickly as possible to the constitutional order. There is a real danger that the democratic transition in Egypt will be seriously damaged. Russia: Statement from the foreign ministry: "We consider it important for all political forces in Egypt to exercise restraint... to consider the broad national interests of their actions, and to prove that they strive to solve the brewing political and socio-economic problems in a democratic framework, without violence, and accounting for the interests of all social groups and religious confessions." China: Hua Chunying, foreign ministry spokeswoman: "China respects the choice of the Egyptian people. We also hope that all parties concerned in Egypt can avoid using violence and properly solve their disputes through dialogue and consultation and realise reconciliation and social stability. Qatar: Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the emir, "sent a cable of congratulations" to the head of Egypt's Supreme Constitutional Court on the occasion of his taking the oath as an interim president. Says will remain a supporter of "brotherly" Egypt as a leader in the Arab world Syria: President Bashar Assad: "Whoever brings religion to use for political or factional interests will fall anywhere in the world." State television: "Syria's people and leadership and army express their deep appreciation for the national, populist movement in Egypt which has yielded a great achievement." Ban ki Moon "urges speedy resumption of civilian rule." African Union: Likely to suspend Egypt after "unconstitutional power change."