Thank you, Madame Secretary, for the strong support that the United States of America has given to Kosovo and its people.
Today, Kosovo is an independent, sovereign and democratic state; it is a country of peace, stability and with a perspective to develop. Kosovo has excellent cooperation with all the countries of the region, with Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, and in the near democratic future, we believe, also with Serbia.
Kosovo has achieved progress in the six-month period following the declaration of independence, a progress that has been acknowledged by the entire democratic world. This is a historical visit and meeting, because it is the first delegation of the state of Kosovo to visit Washington. We expressed our new commitment to making progress in Kosovo, and awareness about the new responsibilities that we will take over for Kosovo as a state that will be part of the Euro-Atlantic family, part of NATO and of the European Union, and always in excellent relations with the US.
Kosovo and the people of Kosovo bow before the Government and the people of America for their support.