Welcoming the new Egyptian Prime Minister (9 images)

New Egyptian Prime Minister Essam Sharaf (C) is kissed as he addresses thousands of supporters in Cairo's Tahrir Square on March 4, 2011. Tahrir Square was the focal point during an uprising to demand political and economic change. UPI

Thousands of Egyptians demonstrate in Cairo's Tahrir Square during an uprising to demand political and economic change on March 4, 2011 a day after Essam Sharaf was named New Prime Minister. Today's protest, which was meant to press for change, turned into a massive celebration following news that Shafiq had been replaced by Sharaf. UPI

New Egyptian Prime Minister Essam Sharaf (C) addresses thousands of supporters in Cairo's Tahrir Square on March 4, 2011. Tahrir Square was the focal point during an uprising to demand political and economic change. UPI

Thousands of Egyptians demonstrate in Cairo's Tahrir Square during an uprising to demand political and economic change on March 4, 2011 a day after Essam Sharaf was named New Prime Minister. Today's protest, which was meant to press for change, turned into a massive celebration following news that Shafiq had been replaced by Sharaf. UPI