Washington, 11 June 2013
During his official visit to the USA, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, Hashim Thaçi was received at the Pentagon by the American Deputy Defense Secretary, James Miller.
Prime Minister Thaçi praised the cooperation and continual assistance of the American Government for the Republic of Kosovo at difficult times and expressed his appreciation for the constant friendship and support of the US for Kosovo.
Prime Minister Thaçi informed Deputy Secretary Miller about the process of normalizing relations between the Republic of Kosovo and the Republic of Serbia, the signing of the Agreement in Brussels and agreement on the start of implementation. Implementing the Agreement is essential for peace and for the Europeanization of both Kosovo and Serbia, and the region, said Prime Minister Thaçi.
Talking about the implementation of the Agreement, Prime Minister Thaçi stressed that the Government of the Republic of Kosovo is interested to create the necessary conditions and security for our citizens in the Serb community so they have the possibility to chose their legitimate representative, and do not remain hostage to illegal groups whose interests lie in financial profit from illegal activity.
Prime Minister Thaçi thanked international partners, European partners and the US, EULEX and KFOR for strengthening rule of law in Kosovo.
In particular, Prime Minister Thaçi thanked the US for continually supporting the Kosovo Security Force.
The Republic of Kosovo is committed to being an important factor for peace, stability and security in the region. This has been proved by our excellent cooperation with KFOR, thanks to the support of the US, whose forces continually support us. It is thanks to the work of the KSF and with US support, that the KSF has reached full operational capacities and has been affirmed as trustworthy and credible institution in the country and region, said Prime Minister Thaçi.
Prime Minister Thaçi thanked Deputy Secretary Miller for the partnership between the Iowa National Guard and the KSF, and their joint dynamic programs and activities. In addition, Prime Minister Thaçi thanked Secretary Miller for the close cooperation between the US Defense Department and the DIRI team for the consolidation of the KSF.
The American Deputy Defense Secretary James Miller expressed his appreciation for the Brussels Agreement and the actions of the Kosovo Government regarding implementation of the Agreement. The United States of America will support Kosovo on its path toward Euro-Atlantic integration, said Deputy Secretary of Defense Miller, who expressed the particular appreciation of the United States of America for the development, structure and progress of the Kosovo Security Force.
Kosovo’s Foreign Minister Enver Hoxhaj and the Minister of European Integration Vlora Çitaku were also present in the meeting.
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