Emmanuel Macro congratulates President Thaci for 11th anniversary of Independence

President Macron writes that since 2008, the two countries have built a trust-based friendship relationship.

“France stands at the side of Kosovo in support of its full affirmation on the” international stage, said in President Macron's letter.

As far as the situation in the Balkans is concerned, President Macron in his letter has reaffirmed that he supports efforts to reach a comprehensive and final agreement on the full normalisation of relations between Kosovo and Serbia, which is essential to the stable stabilisation of the region.

“Finance hopes that obstacles to the resumption of dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina will be dropped as soon as possible, says President Macron's letter.

The full letter of the president of France, Emmanuel Macron:

Dear President,

On the occasion of the National Festival of Kosovo, I have the pleasure of sending you, in my name and in the name of my French people, my sincere greetings.

Since 2008, our two countries have built a trust-based friendship relationship. As you know, France stands by Kosovo in support of its full affirmation on the international stage. In this context, I would like to congratulate you on advancing your country on the status of associate member of the International Francophony Organisation at the Yerevan Summit on October 11th and 12th of last year.

As for the situation in the Balkans, I support efforts to reach a comprehensive and final agreement on the full normalisation of relations between Kosovo and Serbia, which is essential for the sustainable stabilisation of the region. France hopes that obstacles to restart dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina will be averted as soon as possible.

We, too, support the agenda of European reforms, in particular reforms aimed at establishing rule of law and promoting the economic and social development of your country. France's commitment to this area is the French Development Agency (AFD), which will soon be present in the Western Balkans, especially in Kosovo.

By renewing my warm wishes, please accept Mr. President, the expression of my highest consideration.

Emmanuel MACRON