Engel: Kosovo must be treated as state, EU must open the doors

So declared American congregator Elliot Engel in the manifestation held in honour of US Independence Day.

Kosovo's “people deserve to be treated as the states around you, and that means visa liberalisation, visa-free travel to the EU and clear roads towards NATO and the EU. The EU knows that Kosovo has met the conditions for visa liberalisation, and I hope to open the doors very soon”, he said.

Meanwhile, Kosovo President Hashim Thaci, stressing the inauguration of the new embassy at this anniversary of US independence, said it shows the US commitment to Kosovo's peace and development.

According to the country's first, Kosovo today is safer and proudr. Among other things, Thaci cited the achievements and challenges Kosovo is facing.

It is a special pleasure to celebrate this July 4th by opening the new American Embassy in Kosovo. This building and its mission show more US commitment to Kosovo's peace and development. This house is a fan who will always show the right direction of our country. Euro-Atlantic direction. From today Kosovo is safer and proudr. From the ruins of war we have built a new society, a new state, Kosovo, which is home and home to all its citizens indiscriminately ethnic affiliations. A state on a safe road to become a member of NATO and the EU. Therefore, we are committed to working with a more effective government in the fight against organised crime, corruption and terrorisation. New job creation opportunities. Don't leave citizens from Kosovo, boost Kosovo contractors, build neighbourhoods with all countries, and eventually overcome Kosovo's isolation. Building a place of hope and trust, not dilemmas and non-confidence”, the president said.

In contrast, American Ambassador to Kosovo Philip Costett, among many orders for Kosovo citizens, said the way must be found to return to the negotiating table with Serbia.

As for the inauguration of the new embassy, it said it is a symbol of commitment to the stable partnership with Kosovo.

Kosovo citizens, Americans never stop trying for the best future, and neither should you. I have full confidence in the ability of leaders and citizens of this great country to continue making progress. To release the energy of your private sector. To fight corruption and strengthen rule of law. To build trust between communities. And to find the way back to the negotiating table with Serbia, to build lasting peace”, he said.