"The Western world has assisted in the establishment of the Kosovo state, while we anticipate the Islamic world to assist Kosovo strengthening its statehood position in the international arena," said the Grand Mufti of Kosovo, Naim Tërnava, in a meeting with Arab civic leaders during the conference "Kosovo and Arab world" which is taking place in Prishtina.

Speaking of the Islamic countries' recognition process of Kosovo independence, Mufti Tërnava stressed that he anticipates seeing the contribution of the Arab intellectuals, publicists, civic leaders and friends in the Islamic world to influence the recognition of Kosovo independence.

Mufti Naim Tërnava informs that during the meeting with guests from the Arab states there has been huge interest in the history of the creation of Kosovo state and a good opportunity to build better contacts and establish ties between Islamic world and Kosovo.