Content_paragraphs:  The recent elections in Kosovo contributed to a peaceful transition of power, 
  
  with a new government formed for the first time by the previous opposition. The 
  
  election outcome thus represented a major change in the political landscape in 
  
  Kosovo, reflecting a desire among a large part of the Kosovo population for political 
  
  change. The new government has set an ambitious reform agenda, in particular in the 
  
  areas of rule of law and economic development, which have been long-standing 
  
  challenges in Kosovo, and which are priorities for the United Nations worldwide. The 
  
  success of such efforts will require political will and commitment by the new 
  
  government and external support. Greater representation of women in the leadership 
  
  of the Assembly and the executive is encouraging and should inspire their increased 
  
  participation in Kosovo in decision-making processes, as well as in the dialogue 
  
  between Pristina and Belgrade. The government and the Assembly should engage all 
  
  segments of society, in particular those who are left behind and those who are 
  
  underrepresented, in the deliberations over the most sensitive issues facing Kosovo.