Turkey Plans to Reopen Its Consulate in Aleppo, Syria Soon
Turkey is set to recommence operations at its Consulate General in Aleppo, as announced by
Burhan Koroglu, Turkey’s ambassador to Syria. In an interview with TVNET, the ambassador
disclosed that the Turkish Embassy in Damascus resumed its activities on December 14, 2024,
after a 12-year suspension.
Koroglu explained that Turkish diplomats are currently housed in a hotel due to the extensive
damage sustained by the embassy building over the past decade, which requires significant
repairs. He further added, “Our colleagues are now heading to Aleppo to open the Consulate
General.”
This move follows the recent resumption of diplomatic activities by several countries in Damascus, which had ceased since 2011 due to condemnation of the actions of President Bashar al-Assad amidst widespread public protests. Notably, the Qatari embassy in Damascus reopened on December 17, 2024, after a 13-year break in diplomatic relations. Additionally, embassies from France and other Western countries have also reopened in Syria, signaling a thaw in diplomatic relations.
The reinstatement of these diplomatic missions signifies a broader trend towards normalization with the Syrian government, reflecting changes in regional politics and the ongoing stabilization efforts within the country.
By reopening its consulate in Aleppo, Turkey aims to strengthen its diplomatic presence and possibly facilitate the return of Syrian refugees or the continuation of aid and support within the region.
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