The President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, has received a congratulatory telegram on thе occasion of the 16th anniversary of independence from the President of the United States of America, Joseph R. Biden Jr.

“On this occasion, President Biden has confirmed that Kosovo and the United States share an abiding friendship and partnership- strengthened by our common vision for a more peaceful, secure, and prosperous region”, reads the announcement of the Office of the President of Kosovo.

Full letter:

Dear Madam President:

On behalf of the people of the United States, I send our best wishes to you and the people of Kosovo as you honor your Independence Day on February 17.

Kosovo and the United States share an abiding friendship and partnership- strengthened by our common vision for a more peaceful, secure, and prosperous region. The United States strongly supports a multiethnic Kosovo and its integration into European and Euro-Atlantic institutions. We also continue to back the EU-facilitated Dialogue’s efforts to achieve a comprehensive normalization agreement with Serbia-an important step towards eventual mutual recognition. Alongside nations across the region, and around the world, the United States encourages Kosovo’s leadership to fulfill all its obligations, including all past agreements reached through this process.

In the year ahead, I look forward to continuing to work together on building inclusive economic growth, strengthening democratic institutions, and advancing the rule of law. I also look forward to our ongoing security cooperation and joint efforts to advance the reforms necessary to eventually achieve Kosovo’s goal of EU integration. And together, we will continue to stand up for freedom- including by standing together with Ukraine in the face of Russia’s brutal aggression.

Sincerely,

Joseph R. Biden Jr.