Czech Liaison Office in Prishtina converted into the Czech Embassy yesterday.

 

Inauguration ceremony was attended by the Czech Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tomaz Pojar and the President of the Republic of Kosovo, Fatmir Sejdiu and other local and international representatives.

Pojar who was on a one-day visit to Kosovo, said that Czech Republic as the next leader of the European Union his country will support Kosovo in many fields. “In January 2009 Czech Republic will take the leadership of the European Union. We as a country, and the next EU leader, will support Kosovo in all aspects, whether it is militarily, economically, and diplomatically,” said Pojar.

 

Tomas Pojar promised that he will encourage investments of different Czech companies in Kosovo, to help the economic development of the country.

 

Whereas President Fatmir Sejdiu said that the decision to open the Czech embassy in Kosovo is a special dedication of the Czech Republic for the best possible relations in all fields with Kosovo.

 

 

“This is a sign that Kosovo has achieved a good start on its standing as an independent country. We are determined to move together, to cooperate in all possible fields, never forgetting the large contribution that Czech Republic has given until now,” said Sejdiu.

 

A decision to establish diplomatic relations with Kosovo was taken yesterday by the Government of Lithuania as well, announced Lithuanian government. “This allows for participation in projects of development of Kosovo and will influence stability in western Balkans,” chief of Lithuanian diplomacy, Petras Vaitiekunas, is quoted saying.