Prishtina, June 28th, 2013
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, Hashim Thaçi sent a letter to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania, Sali Berisha on successfully organizing the elections of June 23rd, 2013
The letter reads:
Your Excellency, Prime Minister Berisha,
Allow me, on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Kosovo, to congratulate the successful organizing and conducting the elections of 23 June 2013, according to the highest democratic standards.
In these elections, Albania has successfully passed the test of democracy, opening yourself a safe path towards the European Union.
As Prime Minister of the newest state, I am proud that together with you, Mr. Berisha, we worked on many projects of national integration and development of our countries and the region.
With your work and attitude, you will always be respected as an important historical leader of the democratic Albania, of 23 year-old transition and challenges of the Albanian state.
Honorable Prime Minister Berisha,
You contributed to the victory of democracy is undeniable. You have consistently supported the aspirations of the people of Kosovo for freedom, independence, sovereignty and the affirmation of the rights of Albanians in the region.
Your contribution will remain historic for Albania’s integration into NATO, for visa liberalization for the citizens of Albania and for opening prospects for Euro-Atlantic integration.
You will forever remain my friend and an honoured statesman to the people of Kosovo.
Hashim THAÇI
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo
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