Erdogan Minister Urges Kosovo Authorities to Surrender Galenists

First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Behgjet Pacolli has met with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu today, with Cérast Pacolli calling him a historic friend and said he has received assurances that Turkey will continue to support Kosovo.

He said Kosovo is faced with some integration challenges, which he said Turkey will stay on Kosovo.

“Of course Turkey is ready to help us even in every question or request posed in connection with the Pristina dialogue -- Belgrade” -- has said Pacolli and announced they talked about the economic sector, where Pacolli said he urged them to continue with investing in Kosovo.

While the Turkish minister stressed that Turkey has historical ties with the people of Kosovo and said they are implementing the campaign to lobby for Kosovo recognition. Also, he said, he is committed to Kosovo joining international organisations, such as Interpol.

Turkish “Enterprises in Kosovo are on the rise and we want to continue this co-operation”, he said.

The Turkish minister said the Organisation for Education “Marif” wants to open schools and is willing to take over other schools in Kosovo, if allowed, while again mentioning Gulen schools where he said Feto is a terrorist organisation and called on Kosovo institutions to hand over the guerrillas.

In contrast, 6 guerrillas have been infiltrated by Kosovo this year, 5 of them teachers and a doctor.