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"Tripoli will light up": A sign showing Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his son, Bilal, hung in the northern capital. (Credit: Michel Hallak)
Add as preferred on Google Bilal Erdogan, son of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is expected in Lebanon on Thursday for a three-day visit. He is due to visit Beirut, Tripoli, and Akkar, three major cities where the Sunni community is a majority. Officially, Erdogan’s visit is primarily cultural, economic, and social in nature, particularly given that he holds no official position in the Ankara government. However, at a time when Turkey is seeking to expand its influence in the region, it may also be looking to consolidate its political presence in Lebanon and within the Sunni community, alongside its status as a key player in Iraq and Syria.We learned that it was at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri that Bilal is visiting Lebanon. Meanwhile... Lebanon and Syria: Dialogue continues, disputes remain unresolved “He wanted to... You have reached your article limit.Stay informed as events unfold across a region in flux.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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