President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, Wednesday said that her country wants a sustainable, just peace and stability with respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity and good neighbourly relations.
As the first President of Kosovo, since the country's independence in 2008, to speak before the European Parliament in a formal sitting in Strasbourg, she said "the Republic of Kosovo and its people continue to look to the future - a European future", noted an European Parliament press release.
"We have extended a hand of cooperation to all our neighbours and we have done so in large part because our people deserve a brighter future", she said.
To Serbs living in Kosovo, she stressed that Kosovo "is your home. And we will do everything in our power to make sure that you feel protected, included, equal and heard.?” Talking about Kosovo?’s path to EU membership, Osmani said her country recognizes the challenges that lie ahead of it and that Kosovo believes in a merit-based process for countries that truly respect and act upon European values.
She stressed Kosovo?’s commitment to the rule of law and justice as well as to combating crime and corruption and enhancing transparency, adding that Kosovo is also focused on advancing gender equality and promoting women empowerment in all walks of life.
Source: Kuwait News Agency