Pristina, 8 November, 2026
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, received a congratulatory letter from the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham.
Prime Minister Burnham wrote that the United Kingdom and Kosovo enjoy a long-standing and close partnership.
“We are proud to have been among the first countries to recognize Kosovo’s independence. We remain steadfast supporters of Kosovo’s continued development as a sovereign, independent, and multi-ethnic state, and we highly value our ongoing cooperation in promoting stability and security in Europe,” he wrote.
Furthermore, he noted that the United Kingdom remains unwavering in its efforts to promote regional stability and recognizes the essential role of international justice, accountability, and the rule of law in achieving lasting reconciliation. “I look forward to working with you to address some of Europe’s greatest challenges, as well as to expand our excellent cooperation and mutually beneficial partnership in areas of common interest—from strengthening our economies to combating serious organized crime,” concluded Prime Minister Burnham.