Bilal Erdogan meets Akkar Mufti during visit to Northern Lebanon
Akkar Mufti Sheikh Zaid Bakkar Zakaria received Bilal Erdogan, son of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, at the Akkar Dar al-Fatwa, in the presence of local MPs, religious figures and municipal representatives.
Zakaria highlighted the historic ties between Lebanon and Turkey and welcomed Turkish support for the region, while stressing Lebanon’s openness to cooperation with countries seeking its stability and prosperity.
Bilal Erdogan conveyed his father’s greetings to the Lebanese people and expressed hope for stronger ties between the two countries, particularly through economic, trade and investment cooperation.
He also voiced hope that developments in the region, especially in Syria, would bring greater stability and peace to Lebanon and its neighbors.
Following the meeting, Erdogan continued his tour of Akkar with visits to the towns of Kouachra and Aidamoun.
