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.

Atatürk

Mustafa ÜNAL Consul General
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Our Consular Branch is open between Sunday and Thursday and between 09:00-12:00 / 13:30-15:00, servicing by appointment. For your consular procedures, you need to make an appointment by entering your Turkish ID number at "www.konsolosluk.gov.tr". (Acquiring Turkish ID card, passport, e-Government password and notification documents is done without any appointment.)
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