Kurti hosts former head of the ICJ, Owada: The decision on Kosovo’s independence was natural

Kurti hosts former head of the ICJ, Owada: The decision on Kosovo’s independence was natural

The outgoing Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, received today in a meeting Professor Hisashi Owada, former President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), whom he thanked for the visit and expressed his highest respect for his extraordinary contribution in the field of international law, the Prime Minister’s Office announced today.

At the meeting, the OPM said that Kurti highlighted the key role of Professor Owada in the ICJ Advisory Opinion of July 22, 2010, which found that Kosovo’s declaration of independence on February 17, 2008, did not constitute a violation of international law.

Meanwhile, Professor Owada, thanking Kurti for the reception in the Government, emphasized that the ICJ Opinion was an expression of his conscience and sense of justice, adding that it was natural for the Court to decide on the right side.

“During the meeting, the importance of deepening solidarity between democratic states, such as Kosovo and Japan, was emphasized. Prime Minister Kurti expressed the will and intention of the Government of Kosovo to further advance the excellent cooperation between the two countries. Professor Owada welcomed this commitment and expressed his willingness, in his personal capacity, to contribute to the further strengthening of cooperation between Kosovo and Japan,” the OPM statement said.

The University of Pristina yesterday awarded the high title “Doctor Honoris Causa” to Professor Hisashi Owada for his extraordinary academic contribution, lifelong commitment to the field of international justice and the promotion of global peace. /Express/