Blinken wishes February 17th: Bilateral recognition at centre of normalisation with Serbia

Today, Kosovo marks the 15th anniversary of Independence, which was declared 17th of 2008. At the address of Kosovo, several congratulations have come, of course those of the United States of America, the main ally of the Kosovo state, are the most important. After President Joe Biden, the US secretary has sent a letter of congratulations on the 15th anniversary of independence.

Of course, Secretary Anthony Blinken, in addition to congratulations, has mentioned the US's good relations with Kosovo, writing that Kosovo's development in these 15 years has taken great steps.

This year, the United States and Kosovo reaffirmed our strong partnership and our common commitment to Kosovo's democracy, sovereignty and territorial integrity as we face new challenges in the European security environment. Kosovo's progress during the fifteen years of independence is remarkable for its major steps in developing a stable, multiethnic and inclusive democracy. ” He wrote on paper.

On the other hand, Blinken thanked Kosovo for accepting Afghan refugees after taking power on the Taliban and the Kosovo state's stance against Russian aggression in Ukraine. And after the entry, Mr. Blinken also wrote about dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia, citing the need for normalisation of relations and the Franco-German plan.

The stable partnership between the United States and Kosovo is rooted in mutual understanding, values and friendship among our people. I look forward to continuing co-operation for our common priorities to strengthen security and stability in Kosovo and the Western Balkans. The normalisation of relations with Serbia, at the centre of mutual eventual recognition, remains essential to this. The recently proposed agreement within the framework of EU facilitated dialogue has our strong support and will greatly lead your country towards greater regional stability and European and Euro-Atlantic integration. Once again congratulations on all the people of Kosovo, our friend, our partner and ally on this important day. I wish you a calm and prosperous year ahead. ” Mr. R. Blinken.