Kurti urges Greece to recognize Kosovo

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Gazeta Express

09/07/2021 9:50

Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti during his visit to Athens met Thursday his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitostakis. Kurti said Pristina wants to build on the existing historical ties between the two peoples and establish relations with Athens, as an important element for long-term regional stability.

According to Kosovo Government’s statement PM Kurti said that Greece and Kosovo need to strengthen their independent relations because of the long common history, the common goal of peace and security in the Balkans and the long common future. He expressed his gratitude for the support and constructive attitude towards our country, which Greece has shown especially in recent months, with the support given in favor of visa liberalization for the citizens of Kosovo and the commitment for Kosovo’s membership in international organizations.

Prime Minister Kurti demanded that Greece join the bloc of countries that have recognized Kosovo. “Prime Minister Kurti briefed his Greek counterpart on the achievements of the new government in Kosovo in the first 100 days, including good pandemic management. In this meeting, Prime Minister Mitsotakis reaffirmed Greece’s commitment to promoting and further strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the framework of promoting the European perspective of the Western Balkans,” according to the Government’s press release. During this meeting, they also discussed about the increase of bilateral economic relations between Kosovo and Greece. /GazetaExpress/