The latest developments in Kosovo and the region, bilateral relations, as well as the importance of cooperation in nurturing and preserving the culture and identity of Arbëresh in Italy were discussed at the meeting.

President Osmani and Deputy Prime Minister Tajani discussed the importance of the agreement and of the annex agreed between Kosovo and Serbia recently in Brussels and Ohër, as well as the importance of continuing the contribution to peace and stability in the region.

President Osmani emphasized that the Republic of Kosovo has demonstrated once again its constructiveness in the process and also its commitment to implement what was agreed upon, being a serious party and fully committed to dialogue. Madam President also added that the expectations of the citizens of the Republic of Kosovo are that the commitments of our partners will be fulfilled, with special emphasis on the integration of Kosovo into the Euro-Atlantic structures.

The President raised the issue of voting in the Council of Europe, emphasizing the urgency of such a decision as well as the importance of membership in this organization for all citizens of the Republic of Kosovo, regardless of ethnicity, religion or any other affiliation.

President Osmani and Deputy Prime Minister Tajani agreed on the further expansion of relations between the two countries, expanding the level of cooperation agreements in various fields, including the recognition of Kosovo drivers’ licenses, the promotion of economic cooperation through the business forum that will be organized soon between Kosovo and Italy, the expansion of cultural and educational cooperation. President Osmani also discussed with Mr. Tajani the continuous commitment of Kosovo’s institutions to the further advancement of democracy and the rule of law, in which case she mentioned the positive evaluations of credible international reports.

The president informed Deputy Prime Minister Tajani of her visit to Calabria and the Arbëresh community. She spoke about the importance of further promoting and cultivating the preservation of the culture and identity of the Arbëresh in Italy, as well as about joint projects that can be pushed forward with this aim between the institutions of Kosovo and those of Italy.