PRISTINA, Feb 17 /ATA/- The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken congratulated Kosovo on the 16th anniversary of its independence on Saturday, stating that the country’s future lies with Europe and the Euro-Atlantic institutions.
“The United States believes Kosovo’s future is in Europe and Euro-Atlantic institutions. We support the aspirations set out in your declaration of independence and constitution to “contribute to the stability of the region and entire Europe by creating relations of good neighborliness and cooperation,” the US diplomacy chief said in a press statement.
Blinken affirmed that “the United States values our enduring partnership, rooted in mutual understanding, shared values, and friendship between our people.”
He underlined that the United States encourages Kosovo to implement its commitments and press ahead through the EU-facilitated dialogue to achieve a comprehensive normalization agreement with Serbia, on the path to eventual mutual recognition.
“On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Kosovo as you celebrate your sixteenth anniversary as a sovereign, independent state. As you continue to make progress on strengthening democratic institutions and promoting the rule of law, we will continue to support a multiethnic Kosovo that advances a safer, more secure, and more prosperous region. The United States encourages Kosovo to implement its commitments and press ahead through the EU-facilitated dialogue to achieve a comprehensive normalization agreement with Serbia, on the path to eventual mutual recognition,” Blinken concluded.
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