Syrian delegation walks out during Egyptian leader’s speech at NAM summit

Syrian delegation walks out during Egyptian leader’s speech at NAM summit

PanARMENIAN.Net - The Syrian delegation at a Non-Aligned Movement summit walked out during a speech on Thursday, Aug 30, by Egyptian President Mohammad Mursi, who described the Syrian government as "oppressive", Al Jazeera television said.

The Arabic satellite channel did not give further details in its brief headline and it was not immediately clear if the delegation returned after Mursi's speech finished, Reuters reported.

According to AP, in his speech Mursi has criticized Syria's regime, calling it "oppressive."

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