The President of Kosovo , Vjosa Osmani, welcomes the head of the European Commission , Ursula Von Der Leyen, who made her visit to Pristina as part of the Balkan tour .
After the meeting with Von der Leyen , Osmani revealed that the purpose of the talks was the EU plan for the growth of the Western Balkans, and the latest developments in Kosovo.
"Our meeting focused on the plan for the growth of the Western Balkans, which was presented by the president. In addition, I had the opportunity to inform Ursula von der Leyen about the latest developments in Kosovo, and our commitments", she said.
While explaining that the plan for the expansion of the Western Balkans was based on four pillars, President Osmani also expressed thanks for the progress of the visa process, as a result of which the citizens of Kosovo will be able to move freely in the Schengen zone from January of the year that comes.
"The comprehensive plan based on four pillars marks an important step towards our integration into the European common market. This plan envisages EU support through increased financial assistance for the reforms to be undertaken. At the meeting, I expressed my gratitude for giving an epilogue to the visa process, where from January citizens will have the opportunity to use the free movement in the Schengen zone", said the president
Osmani said that Kosovo aims to join the EU and NATO, while he asked for the support of Ursula von der Leyen for the process.
"I also asked for the removal of punitive measures from the EU", she said among other things.
During this meeting, she announced, there was also talk about Serbia's terrorist attacks against Kosovo.