Pakistan offers help in finding Syria crisis solution

ISLAMABAD: President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari said on Monday that the world community should respect Syria's sovereignty, adding that Pakistan is ready to play its role in finding a peaceful solution to the Syrian crisis.
President Zardari met his Egyptian counterpart Mohamed Morsi followed by a luncheon reception given in honour of the visiting President at Aiwan-e-Sadr here on Monday.
The Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi in his address at the luncheon reception said this visit indicated long historic and close ties between the two countries and vowed to enhance these ties to solid foundation in future.
"We are looking forward to avail the opportunities in different sectors in Pakistan and appreciated US $500 million investment from Pakistan to Egypt," he added.
Meanwhile, President Zardari said he is delighted to receive the first popularly and democratically elected President from Egypt.
He said the historic friendship of the two countries is rooted in the common faith and cultural affinities. He said the visit of President Morsi to Pakistan is another milestone in the friendship relations.
Zardari further said trade and commercial exchange should be more in future to increase the trade volume between the two countries.