Kosovo Deputy Premier welcomes his country`s recognition by Saudi Arabia

Sarajevo, April 21, SPA -- Kosovo's Deputy Premier Kheiruddin
Kotchi has welcomed the decision of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to
recognize Kosovo as an independent state, and described it as
"historical and important" due to the strategic significance of the
Kingdom in the middle east and the Muslim world.


In a statement to Radio Kosovo, he said the Kingdom’s decision
embodies the respect of the Kingdom to the will of the people of
Kosovo.


Kotchi hoped that the other Arab countries would follow the example
of the Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates as regards recognition of
Kosovo.


He noted that contacts are underway with some Arab and Muslim
countries to urge them to recognize the independence of Kosovo.


"We are confident that the recognition of the Kingdom will be
followed by other recognitions, he added, pointing out that his
country is linked with historical and religious bonds with the Arab
and Muslim nation.


--SPA