Prishtina, December 31, 2012
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, Hashim Thaçi, received today at a meeting the Albanian footballer that plays for the Swiss national team, Granit Xhaka.
Prime Minister Thaçi and Xhaka discussed the attempts of Kosovo sports, and in particular football, in order to become part, as soon as possible, of international contests.
Prime Minister Thaçi congratulated Mr Xhaka and all other footballers playing for the most prominent football teams in the world, for the results they have achieved and the good image they have created for Kosovo.
“I wish to believe that Kosovo will very soon have the right to take part in qualifying contests, but also in future European and World championships. Your excellent games with world teams have always made us proud of you”, said Prime Minister Thaçi.
Even on this occasion, Prime Minister Thaçi stressed that the Government of Kosovo is committed to supporting, without ever holding back, the affirmation of Kosovo sportsmen and women, and to continue the work already started for membership of sports federations into international sports associations.
Meanwhile, footballer Xhaka promised to do all possible to held the international standing of Kosovo sports.
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