The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Justina Shiroka Pula, has received a congratulatory letter from the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, on the occasion of her assumption of office as President of the Republic of Kosovo.
In his letter, President Steinmeier conveyed his best wishes to President Shiroka Pula, on behalf of himself and the German people, while emphasizing the importance of ensuring the full functioning of Kosovo’s institutions.
“The fact that all constitutional institutions are once again fully functional and able to carry out their duties is a great relief for Germany as well, as a longstanding friend and supporter of Kosovo. The months of political deadlock have shown how valuable functioning institutions are and how much they depend on the willingness of political forces to take responsibility beyond party lines,” the letter reads.
President Steinmeier emphasized that Kosovo’s future lies in Europe.
“It is therefore now time to look ahead, advance the necessary reforms with renewed momentum and move forward with Kosovo’s Euro-Atlantic integration. In this process, great importance must be attached to respecting international obligations, safeguarding the independence of the judiciary, and continuing the dialogue on normalizing relations with Serbia,” President Steinmeier wrote.
At the end of the letter, the German President reaffirmed that Germany would continue to stand alongside Kosovo as a reliable partner and firmly support the country on its European path.
He also expressed his pleasure at the prospect of working with President Shiroka Pula, wishing her success and wisdom in carrying out her duties.
