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Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan had some encouraging words for Syria during a visit to that country on Sunday, telling reporters that his hosts have "an important role in the settling ... of problems, whether they be Iraqi, Palestinian or Lebanese." He also echoed the position voiced by Damascus regarding the regional peace conference expected to be held.

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