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CHARGÉ D'AFFAIRES OF THE EMBASSY OF REPUBLIC OF KOSOVO VISITS IFIMES
LJUBLJANA, 27 July 2011 - Director of the International Institute for Middle-East and Balkan Studies (IFIMES) from Ljubljana Zijad Bećirović today received Chargé d'affaires of the Embassy of Republic of Kosovo to Slovenia Naser Idrizi.
During the talks they exchanged positions on current events in Kosovo and the West Balkans. They paid special attention to the preservation of sovereignty of the states and the mutual respect of neighbouring countries.
IFIMES Director Bećirović presented the activities of the Institute and new projects planned for this year, whereby stress has been laid on the West Balkans where the Institute is be especially active on the projects related to fighting organised crime and corruption. Moreover, in 2011 IFIMES has further strengthened its activities in Kosovo. They commended the efforts made by the Kosovo government after Kosovo declared independence in order to strengthen relations with the neighbouring countries, which is of immense importance for stability and peace in the region.
Ljubljana, 27 July 2011
