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Trkiye Reopens Consulate General in Aleppo After 12-Year Hiatus

Aleppo: Trkiye has reopened its consulate general in Aleppo, marking a significant diplomatic move after the consulate's operations were suspended in 2012 during the Syrian civil war. The reopening ceremony was attended by key Turkish officials, including Ambassador Burhan Koroglu, the interim charge d'affaires of the Turkish Embassy in Damascus, and Hakan Cengiz, the consul general in Aleppo. The event was celebrated with the hoisting of the Turkish flag at the consulate, symbolizing the resumption of diplomatic activities after over a decade.

According to Anadolu Agency, the reopening of the consulate was met with enthusiasm by Aleppo residents, who gathered in the neighborhood to celebrate the occasion with chants. The move is seen as a step towards strengthening diplomatic ties and fostering regional stability. The reopening comes at a time when Trkiye is actively engaging in diplomatic efforts in the region, coinciding with broader geopolitical developments and peace initiatives in the Middle East.