Turkish Consulate General reopened in Aleppo after 13-year hiatus

Ankara, SANA-The Turkish Consulate General in the Syrian city of Aleppo resumed its diplomatic activities on Monday, with the Turkish flag raised over the building which suspended operations in 2012.

The Consulate General was inaugurated with the participation of Ambassador Burhan Koroglu, the interim charge d’affaires of the Turkish Embassy in Damascus, Hakan Cengiz, the consul general in Aleppo, and others, Turkish Anadolu Agency reported.

The Turkish flag was hoisted at the consulate, which resumed its operations after 13 years of hiatus.

The opening was greeted with great enthusiasm by Aleppo residents. Residents of the neighborhood where the consulate is located celebrated with chants.

Ruaa al-Jazaeri