The president of the Republic of Kosovo, Justina Shiroka Pula, has attended tonight’s ceremony marking the 103rd anniversary of the Republic of Turkey.

In her address to those present, President Shiroka Pula said that 103 years ago, under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Attük, Turkey launched a new chapter, which, according to her, represents a determining moment in Turkish people’s history and on its journey to the modern state.

In this case, President Shiroka Pula has conveyed his heartfelt congratulations to the Turkish people and the institutions of the Republic of Turkey.

She further said that for the Republic of Kosovo, Turkey is an important strategic partner and ally, stressing that we have stable friendships and common interests.

President Shiroka Pula stressed that Kosovo highly appreciates Turkey’s support at important moments in our history, for Turkey’s participation in NATO intervention in 1999, recognition of Kosovo’s independence and contribution to ensuring international recognition.

According to the President, an important dimension of our partnership is security and protection, claiming that deepening co-operation with Turkey in building Kosovo’s defence capacities is of particular importance.

According to President Shiroka Pula, an irreplaceable bridge between Kosovo and Turkey are the Turkish community in Kosovo and Albanian exiles in Turkey.

In the end, President Shiroka Pula said she is convinced that Kosovo and Turkey will deepen the partnership in all areas of common interest, on the basis of mutual trust

Source Layer: RTKLive