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Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
January 13, 2006
Question Taken at Daily Briefing of Jan. 13, 2006

Kosovo-Albanian Hashim Thaci Meeting With Under Secretary R. Nicholas Burns

Question:   With whom did Hashim Thaci, leader of the opposition Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), meet while at the State Department?

Answer:   Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs R. Nicholas Burns met with Mr. Thaci on Friday, January 13, to discuss the situation in Kosovo, including the Kosovo status talks.

During the meeting, Under Secretary Burns reiterated United States support for UN Special Envoy Martti Ahtisaari’s efforts and encouraged authorities in Kosovo to do more to protect minority rights and devolve local government.

Under Secretary Burns and other U.S. officials remain in close touch with authorities in Pristina, Belgrade and throughout the region as part of our continued work for peace and security throughout the Balkans.

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