PRISTINA, Kosovo — Kosovo is signing a stabilization and association agreement with the European Union, a historic milestone that will help the economic growth of one of Europe's poorest countries.

Tuesday's signature in Strasbourg opens the way to eventual full membership into the EU, Kosovo's main trading partner. European Integration Minister Bekim Collaku said the agreement marks a "new milestone because it establishes contractual relations between the Republic of Kosovo and the EU."

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