NNA - Türkiye on Monday reopened its consulate general in Aleppo, which suspended operations in 2012 during the Syrian civil war.

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.

The Turkish flag was hoisted at the consulate which resumed its operations after 12 years.

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

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