Turkey’s Ambassador to Libya, Güven Begeç, has announced that Turkey will soon open a consulate in Benghazi and is actively working on resuming Turkish Airlines flights to the city.
The statement came after Ambassador Begeç met with Saqr Boujwari, the head of Benghazi’s Municipal Council, marking a significant step in Turkish-Libyan relations.
In addition to discussing the consulate and airline plans, the two sides explored areas of cooperation, including the restoration of historical buildings, infrastructure projects, and opportunities for Turkish expertise to aid in human resource development for Benghazi.
Ambassador Begeç emphasized Turkey’s commitment to mutual economic growth and shared prosperity.
Meanwhile, Boujwari welcomed the ambassador’s visit, stressing the importance of Turkish-Libyan collaboration in both the private and municipal sectors, highlighting the significance of opening the Turkish consulate in Benghazi, according to the Municipal Council statement.