The Kosova delegation signed up to the Rambouillet Accords yesterday (Monday), 15 March.

In this sense, the Kosovars have effectively vetoed any possible changes the 'FRY' delegation may seek to the text of the agreement on a three-year-long self-government for Kosova, which was negotiated at Rambouillet last month.

The following is the full text of the letter in English from Kosova delegation, signed by its head Hashim Thaçi, to the French and British foreign ministers, Hubert Vedrine

and Robin Cook.

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Dear Messrs Vedrine and Cook,

After the consultations of the Kosova delegation with political and

military factors, as well as with the people of Kosova, concerning the agreement for peace and self-government (dated February 23, 1999) from the Rambouillet meeting, this delegation and I personally say ``yes'' to this agreement.

We would be honoured to sign the agreement in your presence at a time and place of your choosing.

The agreement creates a chance and a perspective for Kosova and its

people.

Our consultations in Kosova were necessary and very important. Now that a positive mood on behalf of the agreement has been created within the political and military structures, the Kosova delegation is able to sign the agreement.

In this success of ours, your contribution as well as the contribution of the administration of your countries was great. The fate of the Albanian people of Kosova is at a historical turning point and the Kosova delegation has a big responsibility. You have shown attention and patience concerning this fact.

Our delegation, and I, are very thankful for this.

We will expect your help, as well as the help of your governments, in the future. The people of Kosova have been and will continue to be allies of your countries, and you can count on this. Kosova needs freedom and democracy. Your personal contribution and that of your countries are essential and respected.

Sincerely,

The Kosova delegation chairman,

Hashim Thaçi

It has been impossible to obtain information on casualties and damage today.

An Albanian, Muharrem Miftari (25), resident of Beçuk, was shot and wounded yesterday, local LDK sources said.

Serbian forces continued burning Albanian houses in the villages of Mihaliq, Druar, Shallc, Brusnik, and Stanofc i Poshtëm.

Just past 8,00 o'clock in the morning today, Serbian forces moved into the Beçuk village, from where they have launched heavy machine-gun fire from all sides.

At around 8:30 CET, a combined military and police convoy consisting of 19 Serb vehicles trailing combat pieces left Vushtrri heading for Druar village.

These Mitrovica villages, as well as 16 others in the neighbouring Vushtrri municipality, were attacked by Serbian forces last night, too.

Serbian forces have been pounding the Albanian villages and UÇK positions from their positions at Frashër i Vogël, Pirç, Zherovnicë, as well as their military base in Kutllofc.

Heavy artillery fire was reported opened by Serbian troops later. There has been no immediate word on casualties or damage.

Before starting their raids, allegedly searching for hidden arms, Serb soldiers ordered all Albanian residents of the village huddle at a location.

The Serb army found three hunting rifles only, but smashed up and vandalized several Albanian households.