Washington, Feb 27 : US President Barack Obama has urged Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi to reaffirm the US'' strong commitment to the Egyptian people as they continue their transition to democracy, according to the White House.

The White House said in a statement that Obama, during a meeting with the Egyptian President, encouraged him, and all political groups within Egypt, to work to build consensus and advance the political transition, reports Politico.

Obama also welcomed Morsi''s commitment to serving as a president for all Egyptians, including women and people of all faiths, and emphasized Morsi''s responsibility to protect the democratic principles that the Egyptian people fought so hard to secure.

The conversation comes as the main opposition group in Egypt is threatening to boycott upcoming parliamentary elections because of concerns they will not be free and fair.

The two presidents also discussed regional security, and Obama welcomed Egypt''s continued role in advancing regional peace and maintaining the ceasefire in Gaza. (ANI)