Pompeo: Kosovo's sovereignty and independence - essential for the Western Balkans

The American Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, in his congratulations on the occasion of the anniversary of Kosovo's independence, said that its sovereignty and independence remain essential for the security and stability of the Western Balkans.

In his congratulations, he writes that "for more than a decade, our two countries have enjoyed a strong partnership based on common values. Kosovo's sovereignty and independence remain essential for the security and stability of the Western Balkans. The United States supports Kosovo in its journey toward integration into transatlantic institutions and will continue to work to strengthen the rule of law, root out corruption, and promote economic progress for all citizens of Kosovo."

Secretary Pompeo writes that after the recent elections and the formation of the government, Kosovo has a renewed opportunity to realize its full potential both for citizens and for relations with neighboring countries.

"We are encouraged by recent events that signal a move toward facilitating investment, tourism, and trade and people-to-people ties with Serbia, which lay the foundation for further progress in the comprehensive normalization of relations in the near future," Secretary Pompeo wrote. in his congratulations on the 12th anniversary of Kosovo's independence.