Kosovo takes decisions in coordination with the United States, says Veseli

Speaker of Parliament Kadri Veseli who on Tuesday hosted US Ambassador Philip Kosnett and Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj, says Kosovo institutions takes decision in coordination with the US and other international partners. Kosovo leaders reportedly discussed with the US Ambassador on the 100 percent tax imposed on Serbia’s goods. US Ambassador Kosnett urged Kosovo authorities to suspend the tax and resume dialogue with Belgrade.

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