TIRANA, June 7 /ATA/ – Parliament Speaker of Kosovo Kadri Veseli, on his official visit to Austria, was received on Thursday by his Austrian counterpart, Wolfgang Sobotka.
Parliament Speaker Veseli thanked his counterpart for the ongoing military, political and economic support Austria has provided to Kosovo on all stages, especially over the last years in increase of international recognitions and the process of European accession.
In his capacity as parliament speaker, Veseli demanded the support of Austria for visa liberalization.
“We need the support of Austria down the path to EU accession. The Republic of Kosovo has delivered on all criteria for visa liberalization and our citizens deserve to move freely in Europe. We are hopeful that at the end of this year our citizens will move freely in the Schengen zone,” parliament speaker Veseli said,
Veseli briefed Austrian parliament speaker on current developments in Kosovo, the steps that institutions are taking in the field of economic development and commitments in the framework of European accession and membership into international organizations.
Parliament Speaker of Austria, Wolfgang Sobotka, described the visit of parliament speaker Veseli and the delegation accompanying him as a great opportunity to contribute to strengthening and advancing the relations that the two countries and parliaments cultivate. He highly appreciated the steps that Kosovo has made in all areas, asserting the readiness of his country to support Kosovo in the future.
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