Erdogan says Türkiye ready to lend support to Kosovo-Serbia talks
Ankara, The Gulf Observer: Türkiye is ready to lend support to the dialogue process between Kosovo-Serbia for regional peace if requested, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said.
“Türkiye is ready to provide all kinds of support for the peace and stability of our region and to make the necessary contribution if requested by the parties,” Erdogan said on Friday at a news conference with Kosovar Prime Minister Albin Kurti in Istanbul.
“We hope that the dialogue process with Serbia will result in a way that ensures the region’s lasting peace and stability,” he said.
Türkiye continued joint efforts to ensure Kosovo reaches the position it deserves in the international arena, Erdogan said, adding: “In this regard, we support Kosovo’s vision to join NATO, the Council of Europe, and the EU.”
Kurti thanked Erdogan for his support of Kosovo’s EU and NATO membership processes and said Pristina will always be grateful to Türkiye for its role in NATO’s intervention in Kosovo in 1999.
“This intervention stopped the genocide against the people of Kosovo and was important for the foundation of the country and maintaining peace,” he said.
The EU requires Kosovo and Serbia to reach a final agreement that can resolve issues between the two countries for progress in the integration process.
