The Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, was received in a meeting by the National Security Advisor of the United States of America, Jake Sullivan.
In the meeting, Kurti reiterated that the dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia should be principled, that respects the equality of the parties in the talks and that at the center of the agreement is mutual recognition, adding that his government is determined that constitutionality, territorial integrity, sovereignty and legality to remain intact.
It is further reported that the meeting also discussed Kosovo’s alignment with the United States and the democratic world in condemning the Russian military invasion and imposing sanctions on Russia.
“Sullivan expressed gratitude for the assistance provided by the Government of the Republic of Kosovo for Afghan refugees and for their temporary accommodation in Kosovo,” says the announcement of the Prime Minister.
Further, in a meeting with Sullivan, Kurti said that Kosovo is prepared to deepen the partnership based on common values with the US and is committed to its path of EU integration and inclusion as soon as possible in the Program. of the Partnership for Peace, as a first step towards NATO membership.
In a White House statement, Sullivan expressed US support for the EU-facilitated dialogue to reach a comprehensive normalization agreement between Kosovo and Serbia, as well as the need for progress on key issues. outstanding.
“They exchanged views on Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine, including the provision of humanitarian aid from Kosovo to the people of Ukraine and the imposition of sanctions against Russia.”
“They also discussed stability in the Western Balkans, with Mr. “Sullivan expressed US support for the EU-facilitated Dialogue to reach a comprehensive normalization agreement between Kosovo and Serbia and the need for further progress on key unresolved issues,” the White House said in a statement.