The Pan-Albanian Federation of America VATRA is deeply disturbed bythe recent flaring of tensions in the northern part of Kosova.
VATRA fully backs the government of Kosovo, its democratic and legislative institutions, territorial integrity, untouchable sovereignty, as well as the rule of law, public safety and common good of Kosova citizens.
VATRA condemns the acts of violence towards the Kosova police and security forces who perform their duties in accordance with the Kosovo constitution. VATRA decries violence, tensions, road-blocking and provocations to destabilize being directed by Belgrade and Moscow. Reciprocity is a central concept of international relations and of any sovereign state. It is founded in the Constitutional Rights of the Republic of Kosova and International Law. VATRA credits US Ambassador to Kosovo Jeffrey M. Hovenier for his involvement, assurances and overall constructive role to decrease tensions.
VATRA strongly upholds the rule of law, safety and security, constitutionality and peace, as well as freedom of movement of all
Kosovo citizens.
VATRA encourages and invites the international partners of the
Albanian nation, the United States and the West to denounce the
attacks and to assist on behalf of the stability, security and
lawfulness concerning all citizens of the Kosova Republic.
With much concern, I am standing by Kosova,
VATRA President
Elmi BERISHA