Pristina marks Kosovo declaration of independence anniversary

NEWS 17.02.202111:05
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The authorities in Pristina are marking the 13th anniversary of declaration of independence of Kosovo on Wednesday, Radio TV Kosovo (RTK) reported.

It recalled that the Declaration of Independence was signed by then President Fatmir Sejdiu, Parliament Speaker Jakup Krasniqi and Prime Minister Hashim Thaci while the first countries to recognize Kosovo were CostaRica, the USA, France, Afghanistan, Albania, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

The authorities in Pristina have planned a number of events to mark the anniversary, RTK said. The events include a ceremonial raising of the flag of Kosovo in front of the government headquarters and wreath laying ceremonies at a memorial complex in Prekaz at the grave of the late President Ibrahim Rugova.