Prishtina, 3 July 2013
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, Hashim Thaçi congratulated the US President, Barak Obama and the American people on the 237th anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America
The message stated:
Your Excellency, President Obama,
On July 4, the 237th anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America, please accept the warmest congratulations from the Government of the Republic of Kosovo and all the people of our country.
Independence Day of the United States of America reminds us of the values and history of your country, which has influenced the development of democracy, humanity and the general freedom of peoples across the world.
The United States of America is a synonym for freedom, democracy, equality, perspective and technological development of global dimensions, making your country a country of ideals, economic growth and social wellbeing.
In all periods of history the United States of America has protected freedom-loving peoples, among which are the people of Kosovo, helping us to achieve our dream of freedom and independence.
In the current period, the United States of America continues to play the key supporting role for Kosovo’s sustainable development and integration.
A few days before the 237th anniversary of US independence, Kosovo received a date to start negotiations for a Stabilization and Association agreement, and it achieved over 100 international recognitions, marking regular progress toward the consolidation of our free, sovereign and democratic state.
The example of the strength, principles and global influence of the US is an inspiring guideline for Kosovo’s institutions and people, which are determinedly oriented toward values of freedom, democracy, and development, values of strengthening regional cooperation, values which facilitate Kosovo’s integration in the EU and NATO.
While wishing the United States of America even greater development, allow me to express my highest consideration to You Mr. President, with the pledge that the Republic of Kosovo and its citizens will always support you and the freedom loving American people.
Hashim Thaçi,
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo
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