Direct flights from Istanbul to Mexico start in August

ANKARA

Mexican foreign minister on Tuesday announced direct flights from Istanbul to Mexico City would start in August.

In a Twitter post, Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon said he had a “long talk” with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu -- who went to the Mexico City to hold official talks on Monday.

He added: “… the direct flights from Istanbul to Mexico City start in August.”

Earlier Tuesday, Cavusoglu said Turkish Airlines would add Mexico City to its destinations in Latin America.

* Writing by Ali Murat Alhas