"I assured my Israeli counterpart that Kosovo is dedicated at full capacity to build close cooperation in all fields of common interest, also honouring our great common friend and ally, the United States of America," tweeeted Haradinaj, adding that she "confirmed to Mr. Ashkenazi our intention to open an Embassy in Jerusalem."
During the call, the two ministers agreed that Kosovo will send a delegation to Israel to begin the process of establishing diplomatic relations, according to Israel's Foreign Ministry.
Ashkenazi thanked Haradinaj for announcing her intention to open an embassy in Jerusalem and Kosovo's recognition of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization. The foreign minister expressed his appreciation to Haradinaj for "leading the process of Kosovo's adoption of the IHRA definition of antisemitism."In September, European Union External Affairs spokesman Peter Stano expressed concerns about Kosovo's intentions to establish an embassy in Jerusalem, saying "any steps that could call into question the EU’s common position on Jerusalem are a matter of serious concern and regret."Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and Kosovo Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti signed an economic agreement in the White House in September. The deal included full normalization of ties between Israel and predominantly Muslim Kosovo, along with both countries opening embassies in Jerusalem.Both Kosovo and Serbia have expressed intentions to join the EU.Lahav Harkov contributed to this report.