President of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani gave a press conference with Albanian President Ilir Meta highlighting that Ilir Meta was a strong voice against the tendencies to divide Kosovo and change borders.

“I want to congratulate Albania that a few days ago, together with North Macedonia, took an important step in the process of European integration, in the European family, where Kosovo also has its place”, said Osmani.

“Mr. President, you were our voice where we were not represented. In particular, you have a strong voice against the tendencies to divide Kosovo and change borders, dangerous ideas and adventures, the consequences of which are still being felt today, but which we have put an end to together,” said Osmani.

“Our clear objective remains EU and NATO membership. Kosovo is preparing its application for the status of a candidate country in the EU. Many things unite Kosovo and Albania, but what unites us the most is the Euro-Atlantic future. On behalf of all citizens, thank you for the help you have given to Kosovo. Today is the 12th anniversary of the International Court of Justice regarding the independence of Kosovo, which sealed independence and territorial integrity. Thank you for being by our side in all these ways”, Osmani was quoted as saying.

President Ilir Meta has pledged that from July 25, after leaving the presidency, he will do more for Kosovo and the relations between the two countries.

He stated that he would have made more efforts if there had not been so many problems in the country he led in these 5 years.

“The only regret I have is that I could have done more in supporting Kosovo if I had less internal problems in my country during these 5 years.

From Monday I will do many times more for Kosovo as well. What I want today is to thank you for the excellent cooperation that we have had with you and the institutions of Kosovo and that we will continue in the future. I am convinced that the newly elected president will continue this very positive tradition.

It is important to emphasize this decision of the international court of justice because it cemented Kosovo’s independence and the path to freedom. Coming to Pristina yesterday, I was thinking about the first four weeks of the situation in Kukës after NATO’s intervention and I do remember them”, said Meta.

/Klara Ruci/