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09PRISTINA368
2009-08-25 16:10:00
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Embassy Pristina
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KOSOVO: AMBASSADOR PRESENTS CREDENTIALS
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SUBJECT: KOSOVO: AMBASSADOR PRESENTS CREDENTIALS
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UNCLAS PRISTINA 000368
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SUBJECT: KOSOVO: AMBASSADOR PRESENTS CREDENTIALS
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1. (SBU) The Ambassador presented letters of credence to
Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu Monday, August 24, at the
President's Office. In statements before a large contingent
of press following the ceremony, President Sejdiu warmly
welcomed the Ambassador, while the Ambassador pledged the
USG's unwavering support for Kosovo's independence and its
continued commitment to work with Kosovo's citizens and
institutions to build a democratic, tolerant, multi-ethnic,
prosperous state, taking its place in the European and
Euro-Atlantic families.
2. (SBU) Immediately following the credentialing ceremony,
the Ambassador paid courtesy calls on Prime Minister Hashim
Thaci and Foreign Minister Skender Hyseni. Like President
Sejdiu, both the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister offered
warm words of welcome, and said that they looked forward to
continuing the tradition of strong bilateral cooperation.
PRESS COVERAGE HIGHLIGHTS FIVE POINT AGENDA
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3. (SBU) The credential ceremony and courtesy calls received
extensive, positive coverage in both the print and electronic
media in Pristina. Much of the coverage keyed on the
Ambassador's vision for the road ahead for Kosovo,
particularly the five tasks that he said would characterize
USG-Kosovo bilateral cooperation in the coming years:
building Kosovo's institutions, integrating Kosovo's diverse
ethnic groups, developing Kosovo's economy, strengthening the
rule of law, and realizing Kosovo's European future.
Headlines in both "Kosova Sot" and "Express" referred
directly to the "Five Tasks" as outlined in the Ambassador's
remarks.
COMMENT
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4. (SBU) Our ability to conclude both a credential ceremony
and two high-level courtesy calls less than 96 hours after
the Ambassador's arrival at Post demonstrates Kosovo's
continued dedication to its special relationship with the
United States. The text of the Ambassador's remarks at the
credential ceremony as well as photos of the event have
already been added to our internet presentation. END COMMENT
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DEPT FOR DRL, INL, EUR/SCE
NSC FOR HELGERSON
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PINR PREL KPAO KV
SUBJECT: KOSOVO: AMBASSADOR PRESENTS CREDENTIALS
SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED - PLEASE PROTECT ACCORDINGLY
1. (SBU) The Ambassador presented letters of credence to
Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu Monday, August 24, at the
President's Office. In statements before a large contingent
of press following the ceremony, President Sejdiu warmly
welcomed the Ambassador, while the Ambassador pledged the
USG's unwavering support for Kosovo's independence and its
continued commitment to work with Kosovo's citizens and
institutions to build a democratic, tolerant, multi-ethnic,
prosperous state, taking its place in the European and
Euro-Atlantic families.
2. (SBU) Immediately following the credentialing ceremony,
the Ambassador paid courtesy calls on Prime Minister Hashim
Thaci and Foreign Minister Skender Hyseni. Like President
Sejdiu, both the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister offered
warm words of welcome, and said that they looked forward to
continuing the tradition of strong bilateral cooperation.
PRESS COVERAGE HIGHLIGHTS FIVE POINT AGENDA
--------------
3. (SBU) The credential ceremony and courtesy calls received
extensive, positive coverage in both the print and electronic
media in Pristina. Much of the coverage keyed on the
Ambassador's vision for the road ahead for Kosovo,
particularly the five tasks that he said would characterize
USG-Kosovo bilateral cooperation in the coming years:
building Kosovo's institutions, integrating Kosovo's diverse
ethnic groups, developing Kosovo's economy, strengthening the
rule of law, and realizing Kosovo's European future.
Headlines in both "Kosova Sot" and "Express" referred
directly to the "Five Tasks" as outlined in the Ambassador's
remarks.
COMMENT
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4. (SBU) Our ability to conclude both a credential ceremony
and two high-level courtesy calls less than 96 hours after
the Ambassador's arrival at Post demonstrates Kosovo's
continued dedication to its special relationship with the
United States. The text of the Ambassador's remarks at the
credential ceremony as well as photos of the event have
already been added to our internet presentation. END COMMENT
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