Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti met with Swiss President Guy Parmelin on the sidelines of the European Political Community (EPC) Summit in Dublin, Ireland, highlighting the strong ties between Kosovo’s diaspora and Switzerland as a foundation for relations between the two countries.
During Thursday’s meeting, Kurti emphasised that the close connection between the Kosovo diaspora and the Swiss people and state had helped pave the way for strong bilateral relations.
“We are grateful for Switzerland’s contribution. Last month, we opened a new chapter in our cooperation with the entry into force of the Free Trade Agreement (EFTA), which covers services in addition to goods,” Kurti said, according to KosovaPress.
The agreement marks a new phase in economic cooperation between Kosovo and Switzerland, expanding opportunities beyond traditional trade in goods.
The European Political Community Summit is taking place on November 12–13 in Dublin, bringing together approximately 50 international leaders.
Discussions at the summit are focused on major European challenges, including Ukraine, artificial intelligence and hybrid threats across the continent. The meeting also marks the first dedicated discussion on artificial intelligence among EU leaders.
Established in 2022 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the EPC serves as a forum for European leaders to discuss political and strategic issues of common concern. It meets twice a year.
This year’s summit is being held under the theme “Europe – Strong, Safe and Connected.”
