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Dear Murat,
As I was searching for a method to contact you, I came across this interview which has shown how right you were.
After my retirement from the Dutch Foreign Service in February 2011 I was asked in May that year to lead a Benelux mission to Benghazi to make the first contacts with the socalled rebels. I must say it was one of my most challenging missions.
As a matteroffact I did not realise that you have been posted in Benghazi. On mission I spoke to the Turkish Consul General and he mentioned that during these difficult times only the Turkish Consulate General remained open.
On Monday June 18 we are flying to Istanbul and we will stay there till Friday afternoon. It would be marvellous if we could meet each other, we are staying in Senator Hotel. I must admit we are late in announcing our visit, but maybe it will be still possible. Josee and I really hope so!
Best wishes,
Pieter Marres