The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani received the NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, whom she thanked for the crucial role of the North Atlantic Alliance in the freedom of Kosovo, but also for the current contribution for a calm and safe environment, through KFOR troops. In this meeting, President Osmani thanked Mr. Stoltenberg also for the support of KFOR in the training of the KSF, which is conducting the transition process in the Army in accordance with NATO standards, being worthy to become part of this organization. Mrs. Osmani also mentioned the support of KFOR given to municipalities in facing the Covid-19 pandemic.
Further, President Osmani emphasized that Kosovo’s future is in the EU, NATO and the UN.
“We are working diligently to join NATO. We need the support of this organization even with NATO members who do not recognize Kosovo”, stressed President Osmani.
Whereas, in the context of regional security, the President also mentioned the danger of Russian influence in the Balkans, therefor she considers Kosovo’s membership in this organization as very important.