Date : 07/07/2011
WASHINGTON, July 7 (KUNA) -- US Vice President Joe Biden spoke on the
telephone with Kosovo's President Atifete Jahjaga "following up on their brief
conversation in Rome on June 2," the Office of the Vice President announced
late Wednesday.
The statement said that Biden "reiterated his congratulations on President
Jahjaga's election and stressed the United States' continuing, irreversible
support for Kosovo's independence, territorial integrity, and sovereignty as a
multi-ethnic democracy."
It added that Biden "welcomed the agreements reached in the July 2 session
of the European Union-facilitated dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia, and
encouraged further progress between the two parties on issues that can bring
practical benefits to citizens in both countries."
"The Vice President and President Jahjaga also discussed the government of
Kosovo's efforts to fight corruption, enhance the rule of law, and continue
domestic reforms in Kosovo, noting that these are fundamental to encouraging
investment and promoting economic growth," the statement noted.(end)
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