Acting President of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, extended her warmest congratulations to Montenegro on Thursday as the neighboring country celebrates its Independence Day, marking the historic anniversary of the restoration of its sovereignty.
In an official diplomatic statement, Haxhiu highly praised the deep political, cultural, and economic partnerships bridging Prishtina and Podgorica, underscoring both nations’ shared journey toward Euro-Atlantic integration.
A Shared Commitment to Balkan Stability
Haxhiu emphasized that the robust diplomatic relationship between Kosovo and Montenegro serves as a vital model for regional cooperation and peaceful coexistence in the Western Balkans.
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“I express my warmest congratulations to Montenegro on its Independence Day and the anniversary of the restoration of its sovereignty,” Acting President Haxhiu stated. “Kosovo deeply values the friendship and good neighborly relations between our two countries, as well as our shared commitment to peace and stability in the region.”
Context of Regional Integration
The diplomatic exchange takes place during a highly active period for the region. Montenegro, an established NATO member state and frontrunner in EU accession talks, has consistently maintained strong, constructive bilateral ties with Kosovo.
The emphasis on “good neighborly relations” comes at a crucial structural moment for Prishtina, as maintaining stable regional borders remains a core prerequisite under the European Union’s integration criteria ahead of Kosovo’s extraordinary parliamentary elections on June 7.
