President of the Republic, Ilir Meta received today in a meeting the First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, Behgjet Pacolli.

President Meta, congratulated Pacolli for the formation of the new Kosovo government and for his office in this government.

He expressed his commitment in support of further international recognition of the Republic of Kosovo.

Meta welcomed the willingness of Kosovo’s new government to continue the dialogue with Serbia, as a process in function of peace in the region.

President Meta stressed the importance of regional co-operation as a key element in promoting stability, security and peace throughout the region. The Berlin process is a good opportunity to increase regional co-operation and accelerate our common European perspective, President Meta said.

President Ilir Meta stressed that Albania pays primary attention to NATO’s relations with Kosovo, maintaining a substantial KFOR presence, guaranteeing a safe environment not only in Kosovo, but throughout the region./tvklan.al