The President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, has reaffirmed the European Union's continued support for Kosovo and its European integration process. This position was made known during the high-ranking official's visit to Pristina, as part of his diplomatic tour of the Balkans.

Through a direct message, the European diplomat called on the political forces in the country, despite the differences and beliefs they share, to place European integration at the center of their agenda.

According to him, the country has an immediate need for strong, stable and functional institutions that are capable of implementing the required reforms, while he called for the dialogue process with Serbia to continue without delay.

"As Kosovo heads towards elections this weekend, my message is simple: our partnership comes with responsibility. I encourage political leaders to make EU integration a priority, beyond political divisions, and to work together towards this common goal. Kosovo needs strong, stable and functional institutions, capable of implementing reforms, seizing the opportunities offered by the European Union and fulfilling all the commitments of the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue," the head of the European Council writes.