November 11, 2026
The city of Tripoli is preparing to receive Bilal Erdogan, the son of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, next Friday, in an anticipated visit with historical and cultural dimensions, amid expectations that it will contribute to highlighting the city’s status and enhancing the prospects for bilateral cooperation between Lebanon and Turkey.
In this context, MP Ihab Matar welcomed the visit via a post on the “X” platform, considering that it reflects the depth of the historical and cultural relations extending between the two countries over four centuries of shared history.
Matar explained that the visit provides an important opportunity to see Tripoli’s archaeological landmarks, its ancient cultural heritage, and the tourism, economic and cultural potential it possesses that have made it a bridge of communication between civilizations over the ages.
The Lebanese MP expressed his hope that this station would constitute a new step to enhance civilizational and cultural communication, and highlight the role of Tripoli on the map of regional interest, concluding by saying: “Welcome to Tripoli, the city of history, science and civilization.”
This visit gains its exceptional importance from Tripoli’s richness in historical heritage and landmarks that reflect the succession of civilizations, which places the tourism and cultural aspects at the heart of interest in this station, with the aim of introducing the city’s components and enhancing its regional presence.
