Balkans | A reception was held on the occasion of the National Day of the Kosovo Turks on 23 April.

A reception was held in Prizren on the occasion of the National Day of the Kosovo Turks on 23 April.

On this day, which is the most important national holiday for the Kosovo Turks, the reception was hosted by the Minister of Regional Development of Kosovo and Chairman of the Turkish Democratic Party of Kosovo (KDTP) Vikrim Damca, the Prime Minister of Kosovo Albin Kurti, and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey and Europe. Ambassador of the Union (European Union) Mehmet Kemal Bozay, Ambassador of Turkey to Pristina Sabri Tunçeli, in addition to ministers, representatives of Turkish institutions and organizations, deputies, mayors and citizens.

Speaking at the ceremony, which began with the singing of the national anthems of the two countries, Prime Minister Kurti said that the Turkish community in Kosovo is an integral part of the country’s rich social and cultural mosaic.

Kurti stated that he is proud of Kosovo’s tradition of multilingualism and said, “The Turkish community in Kosovo has played an important role in our recent history. In the institutions of our republic, together with the representatives of the Turkish community, we contribute to the improvement of Kosovo and to higher prosperity. The Turkish community in Kosovo and the Albanian community in Turkey are A strong bridge between the two countries. Use phrases.

“Türkiye will continue to contribute to stability, prosperity, peace and brotherhood in Kosovo”

In his speech, Deputy Foreign Minister Bozay conveyed the congratulations and greetings of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.

Bozay stressed that Turkey will continue to support the development of Kosovo in all fields with all its institutions, although only 15 years have passed since its independence, Kosovo has emerged as a strong democracy and a growing economy in the heart of the Balkans. We believe that the Turkish community will continue to play an important role in further strengthening Kosovo’s multilingual and multicultural democracy. And as it has done so far, Turkey will always continue to contribute to stability, prosperity, peace and brotherhood in Kosovo,” he said.

Referring to the solidarity shown by the people of Kosovo over the catastrophe of the earthquake that struck Turkey on February 6, Bozai continued as follows:

“Like we Kosovars, we do not forget those who stood by us in our difficult times. I respectfully greet and express my gratitude to the Turks in Kosovo, and all the Kosovars for being with us in our difficult times. The declaration of mourning in the country won the hearts of all our people. We felt you. With us, we saw your heart beating with Turkey because of the earthquake disaster.”

“The most important test we will give as a society will be censuses.”

Noting that one of the most important factors in the representation and power of communities is their population, Damka, KDTP President, said:

“The most important test that we will present as a society in the coming period will be the censuses. We all have serious responsibilities in all the actions that we will take in order to protect our values ​​and look at our future with hope. Let us not forget that the Turkish communities in the Balkans have never left an embracing and constructive social line that is in harmony with their country. It will be It is in our hands to prove it again in our country.”