New Kosova Report

A new country is born: Kosovo declares independence

Sunday, 17 February 2008

Crowd waves Kosovo's new flag (R) in Prishtina

At the solemn gathering of the Kosovo parliament at 15:50 CET on Sunday Kosovo declared formal independence from Serbia. Declaration of Independence was read by the Prime Minister, Hashim Thaçi, and approved unanimously by the 109 deputies. Kosovo from now on will be known as Republic of Kosovo.

The declaration pronounces Kosovo a democratic and secular republic. Reading the declaration, Thaçi said that the constitution will respect the rights of all and will be approved very soon. This constitution, stated the prime minister, will respect all the principles of the Ahtisaari document.

Independent Kosovo will be “dedicated to peace and stability,” is stated on the declaration approved in the Parliament. “Kosovo welcomes international civil and military presence in Kosovo,” further stating that, “with independence, Kosovo takes on its international responsibilities, guarantees the borders of its neighbors and withholds from violence as a means to resolve problems.” The declaration also guarantees the cultural and religious patrimony on its territory.

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ingvar said:

	Let be free now peoples of Sauth Osetia, Abkhasia and Country of Basks!!!
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Arpad said:

	A country with an weak economy will encourage drugs, weapens and person traffic. Maybe some strong companys from other countrys will come to Kosova and will make theire own bussiness, they will pay low salaries to the people. There are some other interests above the freedom of the people. It might be ok now, it might bring hopes, but it will not be easy. It's all politics! Open your eyes!
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