18 October 2009
State Department on Establishment of Kosovo-Macedonia Relations, October 18, 2009(Diplomatic relations significant step for regional stability)
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
October 18, 2009
STATEMENT BY IAN C. KELLY, SPOKESMAN
Kosovo-Macedonia Diplomatic Relations Significant Step for Regional Stability
The United States warmly welcomes the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Kosovo and the Republic of Macedonia, as well as the successful completion of the demarcation of their shared border. We commend the leadership of both countries for their resolve in taking a significant step toward Euro-Atlantic integration by establishing good neighborly relations and enhancing regional stability. We also commend the International Civilian Office for its key mediation role in the completion of border demarcation, an important element of the Ahtisaari Plan.
