The Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo Hashim Thaçi and the Foreign Minister of Austria,  Michael Spindelegger signed a bilateral agreement for development between the two countries.

 This agreement will facilitate and deepen bilateral relations between two countries, especially in economic level.

At the occasion, the Austrian diplomacy chief stressed that Kosovo will always have the support and friendship of Austria.

He promised to help Kosovo's government in the process of lobbying for recognition of independence, in economic terms and in Euro-Atlantic integration, emphasizing that Austria is one of the first countries that have recognized Kosovo as independent state and feels a special friendship with this country and a responsibility to support in the future.

"We will continue to remain engaged not only with the presence of our peacekeeping soldiers within KFOR, but also in the economic field, we will support Kosovo to be recognized by as many countries and its integration in Europe. Be assured that Austria would remain on the Kosovo's side, "said Spindelegger.

While Prime Minister Thaçi said that "the Republic of Kosovo as an independent, sovereign, democratic and multiethnic, as he is interested to work closely with the Austria."

While talking about liberalization of visa for the Western Balkans, Spindelegger said many steps should be taken to reach this process, some are ahead with the process while some are catching behind, but he promised in this regard that "Austria knows how to help Kosovo."

Meanwhile Kosovar state leaders, President Sejdiu and Prime Minister Thaci thanked the Austrian state for aid given to Kosovo before and after the independence.

"I shall thank the Foreign Minsiter, but also the Government of Austria for full support given to the state of Kosovo,  the development of democracy, recognition of independence, and European perspective, economy, education", added Prime Minister Thaci.

President of the Republic of Kosovo Fatmir Sejdiu at meeting with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Austria, Michael Spindelegger, also thanked Austria for establishing diplomatic relations with the Republic of Kosovo, being the second home for many people of Kosovo in difficult times, great opportunities are given to Kosovo students to study in famous universities in the Republic Austria, for significant support for recognition, as well as further commitments to build strong economic relations.

 

 

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