The Gjakova municipality has been officially accepted as a member of the League of Historical Cities, under the 20th World Conference of Historical Cities, held in Himeji, Japan.
The chairman of Gjakova, Ardian Gjini, director for Culture, Youth and Sports, Nita Efendya Brovina, and European Integration Sector leader Adea Hasi participated in the conference.
According to Komuna’s announcement, during this event, the Gulf introduced the history, culture, and traditions of the city of Gjakova to representatives of cities from different parts of the world.
He also attended the General Assembly, where the Himey Declaration was signed.
After the end of the conference in Himeji, Gjakova’s delegation also stayed in Kototo, where at the official dinner organised by the mayor of this town, Ardian Gjini kept his final word on behalf of the participating delegations.
The Gjakova municipality estimates that this membership and meetings with Japanese and international city mayors create new opportunities for the city’s tourism, cultural and economic development.
It is also stressed that this is an important step for strengthening Kosovo’s presence in the international arena.