Kosovo President Justina Shiroka Pula held her first meeting abroad today, where she was welcomed by Hungarian President András Baka. The two discussed bilateral relations, Kosovo’s European integration, economic cooperation and regional security.
According to the announcement, Shiroka Pula praised relations between Kosovo and Hungary, recalling that Hungary was among the first countries to recognise Kosovo’s independence, on 19 March 2008.
She expressed interest in further strengthening cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the fields of economy, education and defence.
During the meeting, the Kosovo president emphasised that membership in the European Union remains a strategic goal for Kosovo. In this regard, she sought Hungary’s support for advancing Kosovo towards EU candidate status and for the next steps in the European integration process.
Shiroka Pula also expressed gratitude for Hungary’s contribution to the NATO-led KFOR mission in Kosovo, highlighting its importance in maintaining security and stability in the country.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Kosovo president invited her Hungarian counterpart, András Baka, to visit Kosovo at a mutually convenient time.
