In the meeting with UK Minister for International Defense and Security Ann Taylor, President Sejdiu stressed that Kosovo received the confirmation and commitment of the United Kingdom to support Kosovo, especially to assist in developing democracy and institutions.
The President added that, in particular, "this support would focus on refining security institutions, as well as – in shared partnership – supporting Kosovo’s progress and membership into international mechanisms. He stated that this also includes support at the International Court of Justice – for an independent and sovereign Kosovo – and lastly in the process for future recognitions of the Republic of Kosovo."
Prime Minister Hashim Thaçi presented the achievements of Kosovo as it regards the consolidation of democratic institutions, including the Kosovo Police, the Kosovo Security Force and the Intelligence Agency.
“Kosovo’s independence has brought more peace, stability, regional cooperation and a European perspective,” said Prime Minister Thaçi, during the press conference following the meeting. The Prime Minister also expressed the determination of the Kosovo institutions for Kosovo to become part of the European Union and NATO,"said PM Thaçi.
UK Minister Ann Taylor made the following remarks during the press conference:
"I discussed the most recent developments in Kosovo with the Prime Minister and the President, the fact that the security situation has greatly improved, and on the challenges which confront the country, in terms of building civil institutions and a multi-ethnic society.We are very pleased that, throughout these years, Great Britain has had the opportunity to offer help in creating the foundation of these institutions and we are very interested in offering whatever help we can in the future.The United Kingdom is one of the first countries to recognize the independence of the Republic of Kosovo and I would like to express my satisfaction that this example is being followed by other countries.It is important that Kosovo now has its independence. However, we know that the struggle of rebuilding civil institutions is a great challenge for any country, so there will often be the need for assistance from other countries. In any case, I am pleased to learn about the progress that has been made, and I am glad that we can offer help and advice whenever possible, for the remaining work to be done."
In a follow up questions whether Kosovo Security Force will be included in military activity abroad, with the help of the United Kingdom, the British minister said that "When building a security force in any country, it must begin at the first stage and then pass through various other phases, and I think that it is relatively early to talk about such a thing in the case of Kosovo. In the long-term, it is possible that a situation may be reached in which a country which was an importer of assistance, as Kosovo was in the past, might be able to help others struggling with their problems."
The President added that, in particular, "this support would focus on refining security institutions, as well as – in shared partnership – supporting Kosovo’s progress and membership into international mechanisms. He stated that this also includes support at the International Court of Justice – for an independent and sovereign Kosovo – and lastly in the process for future recognitions of the Republic of Kosovo."
Prime Minister Hashim Thaçi presented the achievements of Kosovo as it regards the consolidation of democratic institutions, including the Kosovo Police, the Kosovo Security Force and the Intelligence Agency.
“Kosovo’s independence has brought more peace, stability, regional cooperation and a European perspective,” said Prime Minister Thaçi, during the press conference following the meeting. The Prime Minister also expressed the determination of the Kosovo institutions for Kosovo to become part of the European Union and NATO,"said PM Thaçi.
UK Minister Ann Taylor made the following remarks during the press conference:
"I discussed the most recent developments in Kosovo with the Prime Minister and the President, the fact that the security situation has greatly improved, and on the challenges which confront the country, in terms of building civil institutions and a multi-ethnic society.We are very pleased that, throughout these years, Great Britain has had the opportunity to offer help in creating the foundation of these institutions and we are very interested in offering whatever help we can in the future.The United Kingdom is one of the first countries to recognize the independence of the Republic of Kosovo and I would like to express my satisfaction that this example is being followed by other countries.It is important that Kosovo now has its independence. However, we know that the struggle of rebuilding civil institutions is a great challenge for any country, so there will often be the need for assistance from other countries. In any case, I am pleased to learn about the progress that has been made, and I am glad that we can offer help and advice whenever possible, for the remaining work to be done."
In a follow up questions whether Kosovo Security Force will be included in military activity abroad, with the help of the United Kingdom, the British minister said that "When building a security force in any country, it must begin at the first stage and then pass through various other phases, and I think that it is relatively early to talk about such a thing in the case of Kosovo. In the long-term, it is possible that a situation may be reached in which a country which was an importer of assistance, as Kosovo was in the past, might be able to help others struggling with their problems."
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