(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Pristina Nov. 17 (Petra)-- His Majesty King Abdullah II started a working visit to the Republic of Kosovo the first leg of his European tour where he along with Kosovar President Atifete Jahjaga voiced their keenness to further boost bilateral ties between the two countries and launch productive partnerships in the future.
The two leaders discussed a wide range of regional issues mainly the war against terrorism and extremist organizations.
Following the talks His Majesty said during a joint press statements with the Kosovar president '' It is a delight for me and my delegation to be back here in Kosovo to see the changes that this country has undertaken. And I am very proud to be a witness of the achievements that you and your people have done in such a short period of time.''
His Majesty added that '' It is also a pleasure for me to be in this country that plays such an important role in the stability in this region. And more of us around the world will continue to support Kosovo and its rights for the future of its people and the important role it continues to play.''
In this regard the King stressed that '' You will always count on the support of my country in that role.''
'' It is also important because this is a country in Europe with a Muslim majority at a time when both Europe and Islam are under attack from terrorists'' His Majesty noted.
The King said '' Kosovo reflects the best values of tolerance and coexistence. These are the values we must build on and promote to counter the barbarism committed in Paris last week.''
His Majesty stressed that such outrageous attacks could strike anywhere and at anytime pointing out that '' Groups such as Daesh expose themselves daily as savage outlaws of religion; devoid of humanity respecting no laws and no boundaries.''
'' As I told Her Excellency we are facing a third world war against humanity and this is what brings us all together. This is a war as I have said repeatedly within Islam. And unfortunately with over 100000 Muslims have been murdered by Daesh alone the past two years. And that does not count for the atrocities that like-minded groups have also done in Africa and Asia'' the King added.
To address this danger -- Terrorism-- His Majesty stressed that '' So therefore we must act united fast and holistically to tackle and respond to the interconnected threats whether it is in this region Africa Asia or in Europe'' adding that '' We look to your country as a key partner in the joint response to extremist threat that face the globe.''
On bilateral ties His Majesty said '' We are proud of our relationship as we have pointed out. And I believe that this is a relationship that we will continue strengthen over the coming years. And we are looking forward in our continued meetings to discuss how to bring our two peoples closer together and strengthen the ties between our two very important nations.''
His Majesty clarified that '' We have so much in common between our peoples that I look forward to a very bright and promising future between our two nations.''
In turn Kosovar president said '' It gives me an immense pleasure to welcome you to the Republic of Kosovo. It is an honor to have you here today and to have this opportunity to thank you in person and in Kosovo for the support and the partnership you have extended to Kosovo in consolidating our statehood in forging new friendships and in exploring new avenues of bilateral cooperation.''
She added that '' Kosovo's path to peace and independence has been long. We have had a difficult past but we also have a beautiful and inspiring story of how we came together as a nation to build our own state.''
The president recalled the past by saying '' When we first met several years ago you shared with me your memories of Kosovo of a land ravaged by war. Your country dedicated troops to help cement the peace in Kosovo. You believed in our revival and our vision to create an independent state becoming one of the first countries to recognize Kosovo as a country. We shall always be grateful.''
She stressed that '' Today we stand proud as a young nation rebuilding our society committed to further our values of freedom and democracy of peace and tolerance. These are values that we promote and we look to Jordan as an ally in this.''
Commenting on the recent attacks that hit Paris the president said '' As the President of Kosovo I am outraged by the brutal terrorist attacks in Paris and saddened by the loss of so many innocent lives. We have all been affected because this was not an attack on Paris. This was an attack on all of the freedom-loving countries around the world. On values and liberties that are fundamental to humanity and fundamental to the society that I represent.''
'' Defeating this terrorist networks is a challenge that cannot be met by one nation alone. It is imperative that we dedicate to it the attention and the necessary resources to destroy it. To permanently defeat it'' Kosovar president said.
She emphasized that '' Kosovo will continue to show this determination at home. We will not be a safe haven or a transit route for these elements and we will continue to work with our partners and international security organizations to further address this matter.''
The president concluded her statement by saying '' As I have said in our joint meeting today Kosovo is on the right side of history.
We will guard these values and in light of the dark forces that want to encroach these hard-won freedoms and liberties.''
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