French President Nicholas Sarkozi, in a cordial letter sent to Kosovar President Fatmir Sejdiu, reconfirms France's continual commitment to support the strengthening Kosovo's state institutions and deepening relations between two nations.

“Nearly a year and a half after Kosovo achieved independence, your country was able to affirm itself in the international stage and the irreversibility of the existence of your country is something which is acknowledged by all.

The last recognitions of independence of your country as well as the admission into the most important financial institutions are the best examples of the accelerated dynamics of the process your country is in,” says the letter.

Sarkozy appreciated President Sejdiu’s personal contribution and commitment to lead delicate reforms needed to consolidate the democracy and the rule of law in Kosovo while fully respecting European values, as well as his efforts to secure the rightful place for the various communities living in Kosovo, strengthening thus regional stability.

“France fully supports the new Republic of Kosovo and I am happy with the conversation I had with your Prime Minister Mr. Hashim Thaci on 8 June.We went together through everything your country has achieved and the future progress yet to be achieved. I would be happy to invite you for a moment, to be determined carefully together, to mark passing into a new epoch of relations,” says the letter.
 
France was among the first nations in the world and the first EU member country which recognized the Republic of Kosovo as an independent and sovereign state.