The first Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Development and Dialogue of the Republic of Kosovo, Besnik Bislimi, received the Ambassador of Italy in Kosovo, Antonello De Riu, in a meeting today, during which they discussed bilateral relations and the possibilities for deepening them. .

The announcement states that the European integration of Kosovo was also the focus of the conversation, where the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the commitment of the country within the Growth Plan, as well as the importance of moving forward in steps with Kosovo's application for membership in the European Union.

"Furthermore, the Deputy Prime Minister underlined the need for the removal of the EU's punitive measures against Kosovo, which continue to be unfair and remain in force even after the findings of the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Political Affairs Security, Josep Borrell in his report where he recommends that the measures should be lifted", the communique says.