Kosovo set to close chapter of conflict with Serbia, says Thaci

President Hashim Thaci, in a Facebook post on Friday said that Kosovo is ready to close the chapter of conflict with Serbia and commit to peace with its neighbours. He made the comments confirming a phone call with Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov who will host next week the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Sofia.

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Kosovo, Albania Parliaments Adopt Resolutions Seeking Justice for Thaci

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