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Erdogan Announces Turkey's Plan to Open Consulate in Aleppo to Aid Syria's $500 Billion Reconstruction

Dec 25, 2024, 10:26 AM

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that Turkey will soon open a consulate general in Aleppo, Syria. This move is part of Turkey's broader strategy to enhance its diplomatic and economic support for Syria's reconstruction, focusing on sectors such as energy, education, health care, security, and trade. Erdogan emphasized Turkey's commitment to assisting Syria, highlighting the country's efforts in reopening its embassy in Damascus and supporting the new Syrian leadership under Ahmed al-Sharaa. The announcement comes amidst ongoing efforts to stabilize the region and support Syria's recovery from war-related damages, estimated at $500 billion by the United Nations.