The President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, joined a choreographed dance in Pristina on Tuesday July 2, in celebration of the 4th of July this week.
The rain-soaked dance took place during a reception at the American Embassy to mark the 248th anniversary of US independence.
Kosovo considers the US to be its strongest Western ally after American troops launched an operation in 1999 that triggered the end of Serbian control over the state. Kosovo eventually declared independence from Serbia in 2008 and was recognised by the US as an independent state a day later.
At the same event, Osmani made a speech in which she said: "As I often say, this day of independence is not just a proud day for Americans. It is a day of immense gratitude for us here in the Republic of Kosovo, as well.
The president also hailed the moment when, 25 years ago, the US intervened to "end the dreadful human suffering" perpetrated by then-Serbian leader Slobodan Milošević's regime in the region.
