Statement of the Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in response to a question regarding the Temporary Suspension of Consular Services in the Turkish Consulate General in Benghazi
Republic Of Türkiye Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
19.05.2014
QA-13, 19 May 2014
As a consequence of security concerns stemming from clashes ongoing in Benghazi since 16 May 2014, the Turkish Consulate General in Benghazi has temporarily suspended its consular services.
Our Consulate General will resume its consular services following the provision of general security in Benghazi.
Başak Genç Yüksel
Ambassador
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