Türkiye's President meets Kosovar premier at UN sidelines
23:58, 21/09/2026, MondayU: Update: 23:58, 21/09/2026, Monday
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) meets with Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti (L) at the Turkish House (Turkevi) on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, United States on September 21, 2026.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Kosovar Prime Minister Albin Kurti for closed-door talks at the Turkish House in New York on Monday, with the two leaders discussing bilateral relations and regional developments on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Kosovar Prime Minister Albin Kurti on Monday at the Turkish House in New York for discussions on bilateral relations and regional developments on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The closed-door encounter took place at Turkevi, the permanent mission building across from the United Nations headquarters.
Diplomatic recognition
Türkiye recognized Kosovo on Feb. 18, 2008, the day following its declaration of independence from Serbia, establishing immediate diplomatic relations with Pristina. The two nations maintain friendly ties rooted in shared history and cultural connections, with Ankara consistently supporting Kosovo's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The encounter occurred as world leaders gathered at the United Nations headquarters for the annual General Assembly high-level debate. Ankara and Pristina continue to strengthen cooperation across political, economic, and security sectors nearly sixteen years after Türkiye's initial recognition.