Minister Jandroković expressed satisfaction over the first visit by Kosovo’s foreign minister to Croatia, adding that the signing of the Cooperation Protocol between the two ministries was a framework for an even more intensive cooperation and yet another indication of the upward trend in the bilateral relations
Minister Jandroković expressed satisfaction over the first visit by Kosovo’s foreign minister to Croatia, adding that the signing of the Cooperation Protocol between the two ministries was a framework for an even more intensive cooperation and yet another indication of the upward trend in the bilateral relations.
He pointed out that Croatia wished to develop good, friendly and substantive relations with Kosovo in all the areas of mutual interest. To that end, it was arranged for a working group led by ambassadors to be formed, whose task will be to identify such areas.
Reiterating Croatia’s clear and unequivocal support for the integrity and indivisibility of Kosovo’s territory, he supported the process of strengthening Kosovo’s institutions and offered the transfer of Croatia’s experience in institution-building.
Minister Jandroković applauded the launching of dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia under the auspices of the European Union, emphasizing the importance of building good neighbourly relations based on mutual trust.
The ministers expressed satisfaction with the development of economic cooperation and the overall trade figures, advocating further speeding up of the business and investment relations. Minister Hoxhaj invited Croatian companies to participate more actively in the business life of Kosovo.
In regard to the current political and security situation in South Eastern Europe, the ministers pointed out that the Euro-Atlantic future of Kosovo, as well as all the other countries of South Eastern Europe, was of the utmost importance for the stability and security of the whole region. Minister Jandroković said he believed that Croatia’s experiences with NATO and the EU could be of great use to Kosovo.
The ministers also discussed the protection of national minority rights, with Minister Jandroković expressing conviction that Kosovo’s authorities would ensure full minority rights for the Croats, equal to those enjoyed by the Albanian minority in Croatia. Minister Hoxhaj said that Kosovo’s authorities placed great importance on the status of the Croatian minority and reported on the measures that would be taken in the near future to improve their position.
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