The US ambassador, Yuri Kim, gave a message today to Albin Kurti and Aleksandar Vucic.

In her farewell speech as US ambassador to Albania, she emphasized that the parties should reduce tensions and continue with other steps that lead to the recognition of Kosovo.

“The US position is clear. The leaders of Kosovo and Serbia agreed on the association draft, but not only on this, but on the way forward that will end with the recognition of Kosovo. I don’t believe that it will be necessary to recall what many believe in the USA in Kosovo. The affection and commitment we have for an independent Kosovo. If you need proof, go a few years before. The problem is what are the steps and sequences to be followed for the two parties to move forward. And this is a time for leaders to put aside egos and think about national pride. About what their friends tell them and take into consideration what they say,” said Kim.