Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Croatian President Zoran Milanović have congratulated Justina Shiroka-Pula on taking office as Kosovo’s president, expressing support for stronger bilateral ties and Kosovo’s European integration.

Mattarella called for deeper cooperation between Italy and Kosovo, reaffirming Italy’s support, including through its participation in NATO’s KFOR mission. He also expressed hope that Kosovo would make lasting progress on domestic reforms and move closer to European Union membership, assuring Shiroka-Pula of Italy’s continued support.

Meanwhile, Milanović reaffirmed Croatia’s readiness to strengthen cooperation, particularly on security and stability in Southeast Europe. He pledged continued Croatian support for Kosovo’s membership in international organizations and regional cooperation frameworks, with a focus on joining the EU and NATO. He also expressed hope for an early meeting with Shiroka-Pula to discuss future bilateral relations.

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