The Embassy of Kosovo in the United States has welcomed the nomination of Mikhail Bogachek as the next U.S. Ambassador to Kosovo.

Kosovo’s Ambassador to the United States, Ilir Dugolli, congratulated Bogachek and expressed readiness to continue cooperation aimed at strengthening the longstanding friendship and special relationship between the two countries.

“We look forward to working together to further strengthen our enduring friendship and the unique relationship between Kosovo and the United States,” the embassy said in a statement.

Bogachek’s nomination comes as Kosovo and the United States continue to maintain close political and diplomatic ties within their strategic partnership.