The President of Kosovo, Justina Shiroka-Pula, held a meeting with her Hungarian counterpart, András Baka, focusing discussions on bilateral relations, Kosovo’s European integration, economic cooperation and security issues in the region.
According to the announcement, cooperation between the two countries was praised during the meeting, while it was recalled that Hungary was among the first states to recognize Kosovo’s independence, on 19 March 2008. The President of Kosovo expressed interest in further deepening cooperation, particularly in the fields of economy, education and defence.
One of the main topics of the meeting was also Kosovo’s European path. The President stressed that membership in the European Union remains the country’s strategic goal, calling for Hungary’s support in advancing toward candidate country status and in the further steps of the integration process.
During the meeting, gratitude was also expressed for Hungary’s contribution to the KFOR mission in Kosovo and for its role in maintaining security and stability. In conclusion, the President of Kosovo invited the Hungarian counterpart to an official visit to Kosovo, at a time convenient for both sides.