Randy W. Berry, the U.S. State Department's first-ever Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex)Persons is visiting Kosovo and met today with the President of the Kosovo Assembly, Kadri Veseli. Berry and Veseli during the meeting discussed the human rights of the LGBTI in Kosovo. "Berry stressed that human rights, as universal must be respected equally for all members of society, irrespective of their differences in ethnicity and identity," read a press release issued by Veseli’s Office. "Protecting the rights and freedoms of the individual is a fundamental principle of democratic society," Berry was quoted as saying. Veseli stressed the fact that Kosovo is run on the basis of a constitution that encompasses the highest standards of assurance and protection of human rights and freedoms. "We have the most liberal constitution in the region, but also a strong tradition of cultural tolerance to different ways of life and it enables us to be more effective in the fight against prejudice and stereotypes faced by members of the LGBTI community,” Veseli said, adding that "the Assembly will continue to engage and work for the good of all citizens of Kosovo, despite the differences they may have." Berry also met Kosovo Prime Minister Isa Mustafa, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Hashim Thaci and Kosovo President Atifete Jahjaga. During the meeting with Mustafa, Mustafa said that Kosovo and its institutions are committed to create a society where human rights and equal opportunities for all are fundamental values for the development of society. He added that the government is working that any form of discrimination against any social group to be addressed in conformity with the highest standards of human rights.