Shiroka Pula makes first foreign visit to Hungary, meets President Baka

Kosovo President Justina Shiroka Pula met Hungarian President Andras Baka. They discussed relations between the two countries, Kosovo’s path to Europe, economic cooperation and regional security.

Shiroka Pula described the partnership with Hungary as important and noted that Hungary was among the first countries to recognize Kosovo’s independence, on March 19, 2008. She expressed a willingness to further expand bilateral cooperation.

The talks also covered opportunities to increase cooperation in the economy, education and defense, as well as prospects for further developing relations between the two countries.

Speaking about European integration, the president stressed that membership in the European Union is one of Kosovo’s strategic objectives. She called on Hungary to support Kosovo’s progress toward candidate country status and the next steps in the integration process.

The president also thanked Hungary for its contribution to the KFOR mission in Kosovo, praising its role in safeguarding peace, security and stability in Kosovo and the region.

At the end of the meeting, Shiroka Pula invited Hungarian President Andras Baka to make an official visit to Kosovo on a date convenient to both sides. The invitation aims to further strengthen ties and cooperation between the two countries.