US Embassy: Elections in accordance with law, will be engaged with relevant parties for next steps

The US says elections have been held in accordance with the Constitution and Kosovo laws.

The United States emphasises that municipal mayoral elections and two municipal assembly elections were held in Kosovo municipalities Leposaviq, Northern Mitrovica, Zvecan/Zveqan and Zubin Potok on April 23rd, in accordance with the Constitution and legal requirements of Kosovo”.

We support a variety of, comprehensive, multiethnic democracy in Kosovo and the elections supporting it. We regret that not all parties exploited their democratic right to participate in today's elections. Turnout helps to ensure that leaders are representatives of the populations they serve. The vote is a critical freedom of democratic societies”.

“We recognise the efforts of Kosovo election officials to make voting places available for citizens who want to exercise their right to vote, downplaying potential tension points. We also express our gratitude for the professionalism of the Kosovo Police, the EU Mission for Rule of Law (EULEX) and KFOR in ensuring a secure environment for elections”.

We will continue to engage with all relevant parties for the next steps. We also reiterate our importance and dedication to full implementation of the Ohrid Agreement”.