Kosovo President Justina Shiroka-Pula met with Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar during her visit to Hungary, where she also attended a solemn performance marking the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution.
“Following the meeting, President Shiroka-Pula attended the solemn performance at the Opera House, organised to mark the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, featuring musical and artistic performances by Hungarian artists and ensembles,” the Kosovo Presidency said in a statement.
Earlier in the day, Shiroka-Pula also met with Hungarian President Andras Baka.
During the meeting, the Kosovo president praised relations between the two countries, recalling that Hungary was among the first countries to recognise Kosovo’s independence, on 19 March 2008.
“President 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 deepening bilateral cooperation,” the Presidency said in its statement on the meeting.
In this context, Shiroka-Pula stressed the importance of identifying new areas of cooperation, particularly in the fields of the economy, education and defence.
She also sought Hungary’s support for Kosovo’s progress towards European integration, emphasising that membership in the European Union remains a strategic goal for the country.
“Speaking about European integration, President Shiroka-Pula stressed that EU membership remains Kosovo’s strategic objective and called on Hungary to support the country’s progress towards candidate status and the next steps in the integration process.
“President Shiroka-Pula expressed gratitude for Hungary’s contribution to the NATO-led KFOR mission in Kosovo, highlighting its importance in maintaining security and stability.
“At the end of the meeting, President Shiroka-Pula invited President Baka to visit Kosovo at a mutually convenient time,” the Presidency’s statement added.
