The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Fatmir Sejdiu yesterday decreed the Republic of Kosovo Ambassador to the Republic of Italy in Rome, Albert Prenkaj.

Ambassador Prenkaj has been working as a university professor and also worked with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.

The decree was signed in accordance with article 84.10 and 84.25 of the Constitution of the Republic of Kosovo, and the Presidential Decree of June 18, 2008, for the establishment of the Diplomatic Mission in Embassy level with the Republic of Italy.

The Republic Kosovo Diplomatic Mission plans to open 18 Embassies in full capacity this year.