Antalya: The North African nation of Sudan has officially recognized Kosovo, according to Vjosa Osmani, the Balkan nation's president. Osmani made the announcement on Saturday, revealing a significant development in international relations.

According to Anadolu Agency, Osmani declared, "Sudan has recognized the Republic of Kosovo, and the two countries have agreed to establish diplomatic relations." This announcement came after a meeting with Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Yousif on the sidelines of Trkiye's Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF).

Osmani expressed her gratitude for Sudan's decision, particularly thanking Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for facilitating this diplomatic breakthrough. "We extend our deepest thanks to President Erdogan for making this impactful day happen for all of us, for our nations, at ADF," she stated in a social media video.

Sudanese Foreign Minister Yousif emphasized the importance of this recognition, noting that Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the head of Sudan's Sovereignty Council, had instructed him to proceed with the recognition. This decision followed a meeting with Erdogan during the forum held in the Turkish resort city of Antalya. Yousif expressed hope that this recognition would usher in a new era of cooperation between Sudan and Kosovo.

Kosovo, which declared its independence from Serbia in 2008, has been recognized by over 100 countries to date, with Trkiye playing a leading role in garnering international support. Before Sudan's recognition, the most recent acknowledgment came from Kenya on March 26.