Turkish Consul General in Houston Ahmet Akıntı met with members of the Turkish-American community as he continues a series of farewell visits ahead of the conclusion of his diplomatic assignment in Houston.
According to Türkiye’s Consulate General in Houston, Akıntı visited the Houston Diyanet Mosque, affiliated with the Turkish American Religious Foundation (TARF), on September 11, 2026.
Akıntı Meets Turkish Community in Houston
During the visit, Akıntı met with mosque administrators and members of the local Turkish community.
Photos shared by the Consulate General show Akıntı meeting community representatives and receiving a commemorative plaque during the gathering.
The Consulate General thanked TARF Houston Diyanet Mosque administrators and members of the community for their hospitality.
More Than Three Years in Houston
According to official records from Türkiye’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Akıntı began serving as Consul General in Houston on August 1, 2023. His tenure is scheduled to conclude on September 15, 2026.
During more than three years in Houston, Akıntı participated in numerous diplomatic, cultural and community events and maintained close contact with Turkish citizens and Turkish-American organizations across the Consulate General’s jurisdiction.
Farewell Visits Ahead of Departure
The September 11 gathering at the Houston Diyanet Mosque was held as part of Akıntı’s farewell visits before completing his assignment.
The mosque serves as one of the gathering points for the Turkish community in the Houston area, hosting religious, cultural and social activities.
Akıntı’s visit also provided an opportunity to meet members of the community and say farewell before the end of his tenure in Houston.
