US Secretary of State: Kosovo’s independence critical to stability of the Western Balkans

Gazeta Express

17/02/2020 16:06

US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, congratulated Kosovo as the country is celebrating today 12^th anniversary of the Independence. Pomepo said Kosovo’s sovereignty and independence remain critical to the security and stability of the Western Balkans, according to a press release issued by the US State Department.

The United States supports Kosovo on your journey toward integration into Transatlantic institutions and will continue to work to bolster the rule of law, stamp out corruption, and foster economic prosperity for all of Kosovo’s citizens, the statement said.

“Following recent elections and government formation, Kosovo has a renewed opportunity to realize your full potential, both for your citizens and relationships with neighboring countries.  We are encouraged by recent events that signal a move toward facilitating investment, tourism, and commercial and people-to-people ties with Serbia, which lay the groundwork for further progress on the comprehensive normalization of relations in the near future,” it is stated in the press release. The US State Department extended best wishes to the people of Kosovo and “looks forward to building upon the energy of the moment in the weeks and months ahead.”

Kosovo declared its independence on 17 February 2008 and is recognised by more than 110 countries of the world. The United States was one of the first countries to recognise Kosovo’s Independence. /GazetaExpress/