Ibrahim Rugova Kosovo Quotations

There will be a lot of competitive and strong companies coming here and even though Kosovo is a small country that undoubtedly has a lot to offer to global trade; one of our main interests is to expose it to the world market.

The situation in Kosovo is very difficult and dangerous. The offensive by Serbian police and military forces continues, as well as the shelling of Albanian villages ... In other parts of Kosovo, repression continues.

there is a readiness to move ahead toward a peaceful political solution to the Kosovo issue.

We take this opportunity once again to call for the formal recognition of the independence of Kosovo as soon as possible.

For two and a half years we have achieved a great development and the decision to go further towards the democracy of Kosovo was a success too.

increased U.S. presence in Kosovo and for more protection on the part of the United States for the people of Kosovo.

The independence of Kosovo is the best solution,

This is a big day for Kosovo. These are the first free elections in free Kosovo and they are an important step toward freedom, independence and democracy for Kosovo.

We also reiterated that the best solution for Kosovo is to be an independent and neutral country,

I believe that we can assure that everybody will take part in this agreement and cooperate with the OSCE mission. The people of Kosovo are interested in an international presence that will protect them.