The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Justina Shiroka Pula, participated in the ceremony marking the 103rd anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye this evening.
In her address to those present, President Shiroka Pula stated that 103 years ago, under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Türkiye began a new chapter; she noted that this day represents a defining moment in the history of the Turkish people and in their journey toward a modern state.
On this occasion, President Shiroka Pula conveyed her warmest congratulations to the Turkish people and the institutions of the Republic of Türkiye.
She further remarked that, for the Republic of Kosovo, Türkiye is a strategic partner and an important ally, emphasizing that the two nations share an enduring friendship and common interests.
President Shiroka Pula highlighted that Kosovo highly values Türkiye’s support during critical moments in its history—specifically Türkiye’s participation in the 1999 NATO intervention, its recognition of Kosovo’s independence, and its contribution toward securing further international recognition. According to the President, an important dimension of our partnership is security and defense; she emphasized that expansion of cooperation withTürkiye to build Kosovo’s defense capabilities is of particular importance.
President Shiroka Pula noted that the Turkish community in Kosovo and the Albanian diaspora in Türkiye serve as an irreplaceable bridge between Kosovo and Türkiye.
Finally, President Shiroka Pula expressed her conviction that Kosovo and Türkiye will deepen their partnership across all areas of mutual interest, based on a foundation of, and trust in, one another.
