UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron held a series of meetings Thursday in Kosovo’s capital, including with President Vjosa Osmani and British troops stationed in the country as part of the NATO-led KFOR peacekeeping mission.
During his official visit to Pristina, Cameron emphasized the UK’s support for Kosovo’s sovereignty and recognition as an independent state in the international arena.
“The meeting discussed the excellent relations between Kosovo and Great Britain, the commitment to deepening interstate cooperation, the strengthening of Kosovo’s international position, as well as the security situation in the region and beyond,” said a statement from Osmani’s office.
In the meeting were discussed the excellent relations between Kosovo and the United Kingdom, the commitment to deepening interstate cooperation, the strengthening of Kosovo’s international position, as well as the security situation in the region and beyond.
“President Osmani thanked Secretary Cameron for the steadfast support of the United Kingdom throughout the years, including diplomatic support in the process of Kosovo’s integration into international institutions.
Osmani reiterated the importance of Kosovo’s membership in NATO, starting with inclusion in the Partnership for Peace, as a necessary step to ensure long-term peace and security in the region and beyond.
In the meeting was also discussed the security situation in the region and beyond, with on this occasion, President Osmani informed Secretary Cameron about the ongoing destabilizing efforts of Serbia, including the act of aggression and the terrorist act against the Republic of Kosovo on September 24.
The President thanked Secretary Cameron for adding British troops to KFOR, emphasizing the importance of cooperation for the security of the border with Serbia.
In this regard, Kosovo President also spoke about the terrorist groups, supported by Belgrade, which continue to create fear and intimidation within the Serbian community.
Despite this, President Osmani emphasized that Kosovo is an example in the region in terms of the rights of the non-majority community, while reaffirming Kosovo’s full commitment to empowering every citizen, without distinction”, the announcement of the Presidency of Kosovo states.
Cameron later visited British troops at NATO’s camp and said the role of the peacekeeping mission is vital in Kosovo. “Kosovo deserves stability, security and prosperity, and we want to help with all those agendas,” he said.
Cameron arrived in Pristina on Wednesday for the two-day official visit.
He earlier met with Prime Minister Albin Kurti and Foreign Minister Donika Gervalla-Schwarz and they spoke about Kosovo’s security, economy and fight against corruption.
Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia in 2008, with most UN member states including the US, the UK, France, Germany and Türkiye recognizing it as an autonomous country.
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