Kosovo parliament approves 'Military Framework Agreement' with Türkiye

By Talha Ozturk

BELGRADE, Serbia (AA) – The Kosovo parliament on Thursday approved the "Military Framework Agreement" signed between Türkiye and Kosovo on Jan. 29, with support from both the ruling and opposition benches.

Agriculture Minister Faton Peci, who introduced the agreement from the rostrum of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo, said it envisions cooperation in peacekeeping, humanitarian, and counter-terrorism operations, among other issues.

"This agreement envisions cooperation in the following areas: military training, industry and defense, military intelligence sharing, military medicine, counter-terrorism and humanitarian operations, among others. I request that this bill be voted on so that this agreement can come into force under the provisions of the law of international agreements,'' said Peci.

The agreement was approved in the 120-seat parliament with the votes of 85 deputies from the ruling and opposition parties.

The "Military Framework Agreement" between Türkiye and Kosovo was signed by Türkiye's National Defense Minister Yasar Guler and Kosovo's Defense Minister Ejup Maqedonci in Ankara on Jan. 29.