Israel has removed visas for citizens of Kosovo, thus becoming the 50th country that allows free movement for Kosovars.

The signing of the agreement between the two states took place today, June 18, in Pristina, by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of Kosovo, Donika Gërvalla, and the Minister of the Interior of Israel, Moshe Arbel.

Minister Gervalla hailed the agreement as the beginning of a “new chapter in promoting our country, our cooperation and economic development, and the educational development of our youngsters.” She also emphasized the potential for implementing joint initiatives and projects between the citizens of the two nations.

The visa waiver is set to take effect in September, although no specific details regarding the length of stay permitted under the agreement were disclosed. This development comes alongside other travel facilitations for Kosovars, including the ability to enjoy visa-free stays of up to 90 days within six months in any of the 27 Schengen-area member states in Europe.