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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti in New York on Monday, pledging continued support for Kosovo’s efforts to secure “its rightful place” in the international community, according to Türkiye’s Communications Directorate.
The closed-door meeting took place at the Turkish House, or Turkevi Center, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The talks focused on bilateral relations between Türkiye and Kosovo, as well as regional and global developments.
Trade and defence cooperation
Erdogan said Türkiye would continue working to increase bilateral trade to a level reflecting the potential of the two countries, the statement said.
Ankara would also seek to further develop cooperation with Kosovo in the security and defence industries, he added.
Support for Kosovo and Balkan dialogue
The Turkish president told Kurti that Türkiye would maintain its support for Kosovo’s efforts to strengthen its position in the international community. Ankara also supports dialogue among Balkan countries, Erdogan said.
During the meeting, Erdogan invited Kurti to attend the COP31 Leaders’ Summit, which Türkiye is scheduled to host in Antalya in November.
Türkiye and Kosovo have maintained friendly relations based on their common history. Ankara recognised Kosovo on Feb. 18, 2008, the first day after Kosovo declared independence.
