Published September 07,2024
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Saturday reaffirmed Türkiye’s sturdy assist for an “independent and sovereign” Kosovo.
Fidan referred to Kosovo as “the heirloom of our ancestors” and expressed confidence in strengthening bilateral cooperation, in an X submit about his latest go to to the Balkan nation.
He emphasised Türkiye‘s dedication to Kosovo‘s prosperity and stability and added the cooperation “will get stronger day by day.”
On Kosovo’s efforts to achieve broader worldwide recognition as a sovereign state, Fidan mentioned: “We fully support them on this path.”
“The Balkans will rise with the sweat of Balkan peoples’ own brow,” mentioned Fidan.
– FIDAN MEETS TURKISH COMMUNITY IN KOSOVO
During his “productive visit,” Fidan met officers in Pristina and engaged with Turkish communities in Prizren and Mamusha.
Fidan’s itinerary included conferences with Kosovo’s Minister of Regional Development Fikrim Damka and a go to to Turkish navy services.
He was additionally briefed on the development of Pristina’s Central Mosque by Grand Mufti Naim Ternava.
Speaking in Mamusha, Fidan mentioned: “As Türkiye, we attach great importance to Kosovo’s unity, integrity, security, peace and prosperity.”
Türkiye is doing its finest to make sure that Kosovo can present companies to its residents with services, capabilities and infrastructure, he added.
Pointing out that Türkiye helps peace and negotiation efforts within the area, Fidan mentioned: “It is in the interest of all of us that peace and stability come to the region.”
Earlier, Fidan met with Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani and Prime Minister Albin Kurti.
He additionally visited the NATO-led Kosova Force (KFOR) headquarters in Pristina and acquired a briefing from Maj. Gen. Ozkan Ulutas, commander of the KFOR mission.
Türkiye acknowledged Kosovo on Feb. 18, 2008, someday after it declared independence, making it one of many first nations to do it.
Türkiye’s Coordination Office in Pristina, operational since 1999, was upgraded to an embassy following Kosovo’s independence.
Source: www.anews.com.tr