Syria reopens consulate in Türkiye’s Gaziantep after 15-year hiatus
GAZİANTEP
Syria has reopened its consulate in the southeastern Turkish city of Gaziantep after being closed for 15 years, signaling further progress in the Damascus government’s gradual normalization efforts.
The reopening ceremony took place in Gaziantep’s Şehitkamil district on June 11, with Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Özel and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani in attendance.
Gaziantep Governor Kemal Çeber and Mayor Fatma Şahin also attended the ceremony.
