KATHMANDU, Dec 4: The Asian Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs (AIDIA), Nepal, in collaboration with Kosovo's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora and the Prishtina Institute for Political Studies (PIPS), hosted the inaugural ‘Prishtina Dialogue: Where the Balkans Meet South Asia’.
Supported by the Kosovo Foundation for Open Society, the event held recently in Kosovo aimed at enhancing cooperation between Kosovo and South Asian nations, establishing a platform for dialogue and collaboration, according to a press release issued by the AIDIA.
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The event brought together policymakers, think tanks and media representatives from Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives, along with stakeholders from Kosovo and the Balkans. Discussions focused on strengthening people-to-people and business-to-business ties, emphasizing opportunities in trade, investment, and cultural exchange.
Coinciding with AIDIA's 10th anniversary, the dialogue included high-level meetings with Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti, Deputy Prime Minister Donika Gërvalla-Schwarz, Speaker of Parliament Glauk Konjufca, and Minister of Regional Development Fikrim Damka. Delegates also explored Kosovo’s cultural and historical landmarks, deepening their understanding of the nation's resilience and economic progress since its independence in 2008, the press release stated.
The event highlighted Kosovo’s growing role within the Western Balkans and its potential to build stronger partnerships with South Asia, signaling a significant step in fostering regional and global engagement.
