Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti has met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris, with discussions focusing on bilateral cooperation, Kosovo’s European integration and security in the region.
Following the meeting, Kurti shared details of the discussions in a Facebook post, describing relations between Kosovo and France as close and highlighting Paris’s longstanding support for Kosovo.
“France has been a strong ally of Kosovo since our war for liberation and independence and remains a close and important partner of our country,” Kurti stated.
One of the main topics discussed was Kosovo’s European path, particularly France’s support for advancing the country’s integration into the European Union.
Kurti stressed the importance of securing EU candidate status and opening accession negotiations, calling for continued French support in advancing Kosovo’s European ambitions.
“We discussed new opportunities for cooperation between Kosovo and France, our Euro-Atlantic integration and security in the region. I emphasized the importance of France’s support for obtaining candidate country status and opening negotiations for membership in the European Union,” he wrote.
The meeting also addressed the protection of children from risks associated with the growing use of technology. Kurti expressed support for Macron’s initiative on the issue, which was also among the central themes of the Paris Peace Forum.
He further announced that Kosovo had joined the Political Declaration of the Children’s Summit, aimed at protecting the well-being, rights and future of younger generations.
Concluding his statement, Kurti underlined the importance of strengthening cooperation between the two countries.
“Kosovo and France will continue working together for peace, economic development and a shared European future,” he said.
