On the occasion of the 6th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of Kosovo, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Prof. Dr. Hajredin Kuçi, as the organizer of the solemn ceremony and former chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee, before the attendees stated:

"I am honoured that today we mark the sixth anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of our Republic with all of you, bearers of institutions, people who have greatly contributed to achieve our goals for a democratic state with a modern Constitution, local and international personalities, we are marking this anniversary with everyone in this room and outside, that supported peace, freedom, justice and democracy, with you that have contributed to the drafting of the Constitution and You that with your every day work and courage enforce and safeguard the Constitution and laws of our country.

We consider the Constitution Day of our Republic as the special day due to the fact that it is the first and the highest legal act that laid the foundation of building, operation and organization of the modern state of Kosovo, making democracy, equality, the rule of law, the human and minority rights and freedoms, free market economy and competition, to be considered as the values of our state.

Ladies and Gentlemen,
Not coincidentally today, as 6 years ago, when we solemnly signed the draft constitution we have chosen this place that symbolizes the temple of knowledge and the castle from which ran and were defended our rights as a nation and as humans. Even our Constitution is a product of the entire struggle for freedom and equality, of the mind and the will that had as a source the inspiration of generations of our people for decades. Even inscription 6 years of Republic and Constitution is a sign of respect to the many voices that sounded the student youth in demonstrations for Republic and Constitution. So today, we remember with pride and respect everyone who with their lives and work made it possible for us to be free, independent and prosperous along side of the free nations of the civilized world. This already realized goal shows that we have reason to celebrate, and that we are lucky generation.

Nations who survive and free people are differed on many things, but above all: in the lifestyle, in means they use to achieve their goals, in perception about life, in the vision for the future, in the longevity of actions, in frequent delusions and improvising they make, in national cohesion, but above all in the values ​​they build and are identified by. It was the year 1999 that switched from non-freedom to freedom, the year that showed that we survived as a people and as a nation, and was the declaration of independence on 17 February, that realized centuries of aspirations of our people and was only this Constitution that set the norms of values of the state building by aspirations of all generations over the years.

Ladies and Gentlemen,
Adoption of the Constitution more than a legal and political act was intended and noble act for our country. Six years ago, members of the Assembly being privileged when they adopted this Constitution, they had the sense of historical responsibility of reflection of goals of the will of our citizens, but also building a vision for the future. At that time, there were mixed feelings about the Constitution because we had the burden of responsibility of functioning of our just declared state, his obligations towards the citizens and international partners, but today I am convinced that every one that voted that day feels happier and proud of the work done that day. As the strengthening of freedom and independence clarifies the contribution of each individual, as well as the strengthening of our state, democratic institutions, the rule of law in the spirit of the Constitution, strengthens the assurance of the job well done with high responsibility that given to us at that time.

Ladies and Gentlemen,
Our Constitution, though new in tradition, is proving that it is serving as the firm foundation of a modern state, whose priority is to protect and guarantee the highest level of rights and freedoms of its citizens.

During the years that passed, our Constitution was challenged very often. But in each case, this constitution proved that is built in such a way as to guarantee a control and equality system that functions regardless of situations and political mathematics, which is the supreme quality of a Constitution.

Proper checks and balances system that is created by our Constitution, has made it possible that despite difficult situations which our country has passed and may pass through, the best answer will be given exactly by the this Constitution and the balanced system itself that it has created. We should mention here with high appreciation the contribution of each citizen and institution, the work of the Constitutional Court, which through successive requests of institutions, but especially our citizens, has made it possible for the hand of justice of this Constitution to be extended to every citizen.

Most of the work of each of us, the Government, the Parliament, the judiciary and other institutions, civil society in our country, in the future will also be to ensure that the rights intertwined in our Constitution will be feasible for every citizen. This means the construction of such mechanisms that prevent misuse of these rights bay one side, either an institution or an individual. We should strive to maximum to guarantee the award, but also the limitation of authorizations for the governing bodies, transparency of institutions, but without harming reliability; to enable independent operation of governing bodies without losing their accountability, to guarantee freedom of expression, but without allowing the slandering; guarantee religious freedom, but without jeopardizing our state secularism; guarantee free market, but without damaging the customer; guarantee equal opportunities and the removal of discrimination, but without damaging the employer; guarantee protection for the country and the people, but without risking isolation from others.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

The life of a nation and a country is more evolving then legal acts are. Same, our country's political developments are reflected in the amendment of the Constitution these years, and were quite normal and in line with our goals; same was in the conclusion of the supervised independence, same was in the transformation of the KSF, same it may be in the new political arrangements. I say, when a law is not exactly suitable to the people the law should change not the people, it applies in this case and in the times to come. But I am convinced that our country's basic values ​​established in this Constitution shall remain as such and will resist for a long time.

In the capacity as Minister of Justice, but also the former Chairman of the Constitutional Commission, I express my appreciation for institutional support, express the gratitude for the hard work of the members of the Constitutional Commission, the seriousness and responsibility for professional opinions and open debate among them and citizens at that time, for continuous work on protecting the work done during these years. I felt lucky to have worked with you, and those years I have taken that time and teamwork as a model. I must express great sorrow for the absence of two members already passed, deputy head of the Commission, Mrs. Nekibe Kelmendi and member Mr. Ramadan Kelmendi.

Our goal in the Constitutional Commission was to have a Constitution that respects the rights of each individual, starting from the premise that one will never be truly free until all people can enjoy the same freedoms. We have openly and strongly set values ​​that should rule our state that are comparable to the civilized world. For these 6 years our Constitution has been observed that helps democracy, democracy of equal opportunities for all, for free and complete development, that does not deny anyone's values, but that helps in the creation of common values, planning of the future for us and generations to come or how would Montesquieu say: "no purpose more beautiful than to work for the people who come after, to be happier than we were." I believe that we have achieved this

In the end, I want to reiterate that, respecting the Constitution of the Republic of Kosovo and the rule of law is not only the institutions' of Republic of Kosovo duty, but is a mission of all citizens of the country. Respecting the Constitution of the Republic of Kosovo nowadays is of course more advanced than in the years prior to its entry into force for the reasons stated above and as a result of conviction and trust created by citizens. All of us would like that the respect of the Constitution of the Republic of Kosovo and the legal system in general would come more and more from their faith and conviction than by the state activity in order to respect them in our country

Let us believe in the work and the sublime values ​​of our state and Constitution, let us enhance and protect those values, let us intertwine them with the national interest and democratic world and be part of it our by our political and legal identity. 

Congratulations and happy the Constitution Day!