Rome.Sep 30(APP): In a joint media interaction after the talks held between President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, Italian Prime Minister said that Italy would continue to support Pakistan at different fora especially Friends of Democratic Pakistan (FoDP). President Asif Ali Zardari lauded the help and support of Italy for Pakistan at FoDP and on the issue of preferential access for Pakistani products in the European Union market. President Zardari also thanked Prime Minister Berlusconi for sending Italian business delegation to discuss investment and business opportunities in Pakistan. The world democracies, he added, should support democratic set up in Pakistan which is major strength to address challenges and problems on different fronts. About the minorities in Pakistan, the President stated that all are citizens of Pakistan and have the equal rights to practicing their religion in the country. The democratic government, he added accorded top priority to promoting tolerance and inter-faith harmony in the country. Advocating Free Trade Agreement and market access in European market, the Italian Prime Minister said that Italy hoped to have long term economic partnership with Pakistan. The Italian leader wished the elected dispensation success against all odds and problems. Describing Italian Prime Minister as a seasoned politician, President Asif Ali Zardari said that he was greatly impressed by his personality and conduct of politics. Later President Asif Ali Zardari held meeting with Speaker, National Assembly Gian Franco Fani and discussed matters pertaining to exchange of parliamentary delegations between the two countries. The two sides observed during the meeting that level of political and economic cooperation between Pakistan and Italy will be further strengthened and beefed up through exchange of parliamentary delegations. APP/Zaheer