The United States Deputy Assistant Secretary, Hoyt Yee, told Voice of America, that Kosovo needs to be more effective in the fight against organized crime and corruption, in order to facilitate economic development that would prevent irregular migration. Yee also said that special court for war crimes would help Kosovo to gain a better reputation in the international community. “It is important for Kosovo to handle the war crimes allegations in a transparent, professional and serious manner, in order to ensure the rule of law, provide justice and that these issues are truly resolved in order to close this chapter and move forward,” said Yee. In regards to Pristina – Belgrade dialogue, Yee said that still there is more to be done, but the dialogue is going on the right direction. “I think it is very important that the European Union is facilitating the dialogue, because it demonstrates EU’s commitment to the European future of Kosovo and Serbia,” Yee said.  He also praised Kosovo’s commitment in the fight against violent extremism.