ANKARA, Oct 6, SPA -- The Turkish foreign minister flew toSyria on Saturday at the start of a five-day Middle Easttour to work for peace in the region, REPORTED AP. Ali Babacan is to visit Jordan and Israel as well asSyria, and to hold talks with Palestinian officials duringhis visit. «The region is going through a sensitive time; we arefacing problems, primarily the Palestinian issue anddevelopments in Iraq, that could affect the entireregion,» Babacan told reporters before his departure.«Turkey will continue its efforts and contributions forthe establishment of peace and stability in the region.» --SPA www.spa.gov.sa/488511