Leaders of Syria and Pakistan on Friday voiced their desire to develop bilateral relations in Damascus, calling for expanding cooperation in various fields, the official SANA news agency reported.
The remarks came from the talks between Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the visiting Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, Xinhua reported.
During the talks, the two presidents expressed their willingness to enhance bilateral relations and agreed to intensify exchange between the two governments.
The Pakistani president arrived in Damascus on Friday evening, starting his two-day official visit to Syria.
President Zardari briefed his Syrian counterpart on the latest developments and the situation in his country, SANA reported.
President Assad reiterated Syria's support to the Pakistan government's efforts to maintain security and stability in Pakistan.
The two presidents also discussed regional and international issues, and the two countries' roles in establishing stability and security in the Middle East and southern and central Asia, the report said.