Bush says Iran, Syria must end interference in Lebanon

REUTERS

Bush says Iran, Syria must end interference in Lebanon

Wed Jan 16, 2008 5:51pm IST

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) - U.S. President George W. Bush said on Wednesday that Syria and Iran must end interference in Lebanese politics, and called for nations in the region to support Prime Minister Fouad Siniora.

"We agreed it's important for nations in this region to support Prime Minister Siniora," Bush said in a joint news conference with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak as the U.S. president wrapped up a regional tour.

"It's important to encourage the holding of immediate and unconditional presidential elections according to the Lebanese constitution. And to make it clear to Syria, Iran and their allies they must end their interference and efforts to undermine the process."