The President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci, joined today the Pride Parade which was being organized for the first time in Kosovo.

“I am here to express institutional support for LGBTI community and to confirm that all communities are equal in Kosovo , that the country and society of Kosovo are built based on principals of equality and freedom for all communities,” Thaci said.

He added that he would not allow anyone to exercise threat against any individual or group.

We value engagement of everyone on defense and promotion of human rights and freedoms,” Thaci said.

The Ambassador of Great Britain to Kosovo Ruairi O’Connell and head of EU Office in Kosovo, Natalyia Apostolova, also participated at the parade.