The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, has received a congratulatory message from the President of the Republic of Panama, Jose Raul Mulino Quintero, on the occasion of the 17th anniversary of Kosovo's Independence.

In his message, President Mulino conveyed to President Osmani his most sincere congratulations on this important day for the Republic of Kosovo, expressing the will of the Panamanian government to continue strengthening friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries.

"The President of Panama emphasized the importance of maintaining and developing these relations in all areas of mutual interest, expressing the desire for them to continue to advance in the coming years," the Office of the Presidency in Kosovo said in a statement.

Meanwhile, Kosovo declared independence on February 17, 2008.