President Rama-Hajrizi hosted an introduction meeting for the new Ambassador of the United Kingdom

06.09.2019

The President of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kosovo, Ms. Arta Rama-Hajrizi, hosted an introduction meeting for the new Ambassador of the United Kingdom in Kosovo, Mr. Nicholas Abbott.

Having congratulated him on his new assignment, President Rama-Hajrizi informed Ambassador Abbott about the current work of the Constitutional Court, the challenges faced after the simultaneous removal of four judges, two of them international, and on the contribution of this institution in the development of constitutional judiciary and the rule of law in Kosovo.

During the conversation, she also emphasized the good cooperation relationship with the constitutional courts of the countries of the region and of the European countries, as well as the continuous efforts that are being made to increase the transparency of the work and to enhance the professional capacities of the Court.

President Rama-Hajrizi thanked Ambassador Abbott for the assistance the UK Government has so far provided to the Constitutional Court, as well as to other institutions in the country, in supporting law enforcement and protection of human rights.

Ambassador Abbott thanked President Rama-Hajrizi for the hospitality, and confirmed that the rule of law in Kosovo has been and remains a priority for the United Kingdom, for which shall continue to provide its support.