7 minutes agoOsmani wishes for visa removal: He is credited to past governments
Periskopi(3 years ago)
(3 years ago)Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani has said today's final decision on visa liberalisation for Kosovo citizens is victory, not only for Kosovo, but also for democracy and unity in Europe itself. She wrote through a Facebook post that this decision is a credit to the people of Kosovo, determination [...]
She has written through a Facebook post that this decision is merited by the people of Kosovo, the unprecedented determination shown over the years, despite delays and various injustices.
On January 1, 2024, our citizens will finally feel equal to other European peoples to move freely to the continent they belong to, which they have contributed for centuries. Now, moving into European states is easier, our families are closer, and the possibilities for greater advancement and co-operation”, she wrote.
So far, the first by the government has reacted, Interior Minister Xhelal Svecla.
Svechla has given the government credit Kurti for this decision, saying it's “confirming of our unspoiled work”.
Even a next victory for the Republic of Kosovo, the visa liberalisation process for our citizens has just been finalised. Although the moment of joy and confirmation of our unspoiled work, we do not have time to celebrate because we have much work and challenges to overcome. Our commitment not only is indebted to the past but is also duty to our country's future”, Svechla wrote.
The European Parliament adopted the visa liberalisation decision for Kosovo citizens on Tuesday, with which decision-making procedures on the issue are concluded.
The approval was made without a vote, as there was no objection.
I have not received any proposals to reject the [EU] Council position and no amendments. Therefore, the Council's stance has been adopted and the proposed act has been adopted”, EP head Roberta Metsola said.
A day later, on April 19th, the legal act for visa liberalisation will be signed, while the only step that must be taken after that is publishing the decision in the EU Official Journal and entering into force.
The EU Council of Ministers has approved visa liberalisation for Kosovo with a simple majority last month. /Periscopi/
