President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci, in a meeting with German Foreign Minister, Sigmar Gabriel, thanked Germany for support to Kosovo. “Germany is Kosovo’s strategic partner not only bilaterally but also in our journey towards European Union,” Thaci said. Thaci asked for Berlin’s continued support in Kosovo’s European integration process and stressed the importance of Kosovo ratifying border demarcation agreement with Montenegro, a press release issued by President’s Thaci’s office states.

German FM Gabriel on his part said he was happy he was visiting Kosovo as it prepares to celebrate tenth anniversary of independence. He said Germany would continue to remain a strong partner in Kosovo’s efforts to consolidate its statehood, economic development, and European perspective.

Thaci meanwhile assured Gabriel that Kosovo will remain a reliable partner and will uphold its international obligations.