Osmani and the chief of Turkish diplomacy Hakan Fidan discussed potential of bilateral relations, including foreign policy and defence cooperation, as well as in other areas of mutual interest.

“At meeting with Foreign Minister of Türkiye Hakan Fidan, I expressed gratitude for the friendship and assistance from the Turkish state to the Republic of Kosovo during each stage and process,” Osmani said in a post on the social media.

She stated that strengthening Kosovo- Türkiye partnership remains a shared commitment.

The chief of Turkish diplomacy was also received by Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti, with talks focusing on Kosovo- Türkiye relations and ways to boost economic, security and defence cooperation, as well as the Euro-Atlantic integration process.

PM Kurti expressed gratitude to Turkish FM Fidan for the partnership and the assistance to Kosovo efforts to build security and defence institutions, Türkiye’s key contribution to peace in Kosovo and the region through the NATO-led mission KFOR, and Ankara’s unconditional support for Kosovo at the Council of Europe.

According to a press statement, the two expressed commitment to further deepen strategic partnership.

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The two also focused on ways to strengthen bilateral and regional cooperation.

President of the Republic Bajram Begaj is visiting Skopje, where he will be attending the SEECP Summit hosted by North Macedonia’s President Gordana Siljanovska Davkova.

Earlier today, the Albanian head of state also held talks with the new Speaker of the North Macedonian Parliament, Afrim Gashi, Prime Minister Talat Xhaferri.

President Begaj will deliver a speech at the summit and participate in a press conference alongside the Troika.

Albania is set to take over the chairmanship of the SEECP for the 2024-2025 period.

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The Albanian head of state and the Turkish chief diplomat discussed bilateral relations and regional developments.

Albanian President Begaj noted that Albania and Türkiye are strategic partners and have a traditionally strong friendship.

“The Albanian-Turkish cooperation is a fruitful,” he said.

The President expressed gratitude to Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan for Türkiye’s aid to Albania’s post-earthquake reconstruction process and for other investments in the country. Türkiye is among the largest economic partners in Albania, and Turkish investments have employed over 15,000 Albanians in the country.

Regarding developments in the Balkans, President Begaj stated: “Regional cooperation and good neighborly relations are essential pillars of Albanian policy, guaranteeing peace, security, democratic stability in the region, and are prerequisites for the region’s integration into the European Union.”

The President appreciated Türkiye’s role and contribution in the Western Balkans as a natural and historic partner for the region’s peace and security.

He also valued Türkiye’s support for Kosovo’s integration into regional and global organizations and its strong lobbying for further recognition of the Republic of Kosovo.

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