PRISTINA, Aug 23 /ATA/ Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, hosted on Friday the director of the CIA, William Burns.
The visit marks an historical moment in bilateral relations between Kosovo and the US, underlining the commitment of the Government and Kosovo’s security and intelligence institutions, headed by the KIA, to advance cooperation with the CIA, the govt.’s communique reads.
“The historic visit of CIA Director William Burns to Kosovo is highly appreciated by the Government of the Republic of Kosovo. It is a testimony to the strong and lasting relations between the two states and is a golden opportunity to deepen strategic cooperation, for peace and security in the region and beyond” .
Prime Minister Albin Kurti thanked the CIA Director for his constant support and expressed his commitment to deepening cooperation in areas of common interest, announcing that the American values, which are related to democracy, rule of law and unwavering Euro-Atlantic orientations, will remain the key pillars of good and democratic governance in Kosovo.
Prime Minister Kurti briefed Director Burns about the growth and economic development and social and democratic progress of Kosovo, stressing that all internal security challenges are being successfully managed in compliance with the law of our democratic state. In the last three years, he added that Kosovo’s Gross Domestic Product has increased by 33% and the state budget by 35%, in which case 11.1% (or 1/9) of the annual budget is dedicated to the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Defence.
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