Bush urges Syria become active in peace for region

WASHINGTON, July 28 (Reuters) President George W Bush today urged Syria to become an active participant for peace in the West Asia.

Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair were asked at a joint news conference their message to both Iran and Syria. Bush said Iran needs to give up its nuclear ambitions and as for Syria, he said: ''My message to Syria is: Become an active participant in the neighborhood for peace.'' Blair said both countries should either participate as responsible members of the international community ''or they will face the risk of increasing confrontation.'' REUTERS SKU PM2305