Ukraine's consulate in Antalya upgraded to consulate general – MFA

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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha inaugurated Ukraine's consular office in Antalya in its new status as a consulate general, the Foreign Ministry said.

"The development of the mission will help strengthen the Ukrainian-Turkish partnership, expand economic cooperation, interregional ties and cultural initiatives," the ministry said on Telegram.

Sybiha also introduced Bohdan Konopliasty as Ukraine's first consul general in Antalya, who has already started work on site.

The foreign minister also presented Ukrainian state awards and Foreign Ministry distinctions to Turkish and Ukrainian citizens for support, solidarity and concrete assistance amid Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine.