The Parliament of Kosovo held a special session in celebration of the country’s 14th Independence Day.
President Vjosa Osmani declared that the people of Kosovo fought hard to gain freedom, while also thanking the country’s allies for their part in achieving that.
Osmani vowed to ‘never stop’ until Kosovo becomes the state dreamed by those who fell for the country.
“Institutions act to guarantee that we won’t allow our territorial integrity and judicial order to be undermined”, said Osmani.
“We have a lot in common with Europe, but nothing can divide us. In this path, we need to watch out for our liberty, independence, and democracy”, she added.
Prime Minister Albin Kurti said that the perspective of the Republic of Kosovo is to join Euro-Atlantic institutions.
He reiterated that the proclamation of independence was the result of the liberation war and of a just cause for self-determination.
“Europe is where we belong, while NATO is a condition for peace for all of us”, Kurti said.
Earlier during the day, President Osmani and PM Kurti attended an official ceremony to celebrate the country’s 14th anniversary.
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Kosovo declared independence on 17 February 2008. So far, 117 states recognize Kosovo’s sovereignty.
In its 14 years as a state, Kosovo has joined several international organizations, such as the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Olympic Committee, UEFA, and FIFA.
Among others, Kosovo aspires to join the United Nations, the European Union, Council of Europe and World Trade Organization.
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