Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi, speaking at the Non-Aligned Movement summit in Tehran, Iran, has criticized the "oppressive regime" in Syria.

“Our solidarity with the struggle of the Syrian people against an oppressive regime that has lost its legitimacy is an ethical duty as it is a political and strategic necessity,” Morsi said.

“We all have to announce our full solidarity with the struggle of those seeking freedom and justice in Syria, and translate this sympathy into a clear political vision that supports a peaceful transition to a democratic system of rule that reflects the demands of the Syrian people for freedom.”

People in the audience walked out after Morsi made his statements on Syria.