President of Panama Jose Raúl Mulino Quintero congratulates President Osmani on the occasion of the 17th anniversary of Kosovo’s Independence
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani, has received a congratulatory message from the President of the Republic of Panama, Jose Raúl Mulino Quintero, on the occasion of the 17th anniversary of Kosovo’s Independence. In his message, President Mulino conveyed to President Osmani his most sincere congratulations on this important day for the Republic of Kosovo, expressing the will of the Panamanian government to continue strengthening friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries. The President of Panama emphasized the importance of maintaining and developing these relations in all areas of mutual interest, expressing the desire for them to continue to advance in the coming years.
Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah congratulates President Osmani on the occasion of the 17th anniversary of Kosovo’s Independence
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani, has received a congratulatory message from the Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah, on the occasion of the 17th anniversary of Kosovo’s Independence. In his message, Sultan Bolkiah emphasized the good relations between Brunei Darussalam and the Republic of Kosovo, noting that the two countries share common values and have had fruitful cooperation over the years. Sultan Bolkiah expressed his desire to further strengthen bilateral cooperation for the benefit of the citizens of both countries.
President of Hungary Tamás Sulyok congratulates President Osmani on the 17th anniversary of Kosovo’s Independence
On the occasion of the 17th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Kosovo, the President of Hungary, Dr. Tamás Sulyok, has sent a congratulatory message to the President of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani, expressing his warmest congratulations to her and all the citizens of Kosovo. In his message, President Sulyok emphasized Hungary’s support for the development and integration of the Western Balkans, appreciating the important political, economic and social reforms that Kosovo is undertaking on its path towards membership in the European Union. “We are convinced that the reforms necessary to achieve candidate status for membership will be successfully concluded as soon as possible,” he emphasized, expressing Hungary’s engagement in supporting this process. President Sulyok also expressed his satisfaction with the stable development of bilateral relations between Hungary and Kosovo, especially in the field of economic cooperation. He emphasized that high-level exchanges between the two countries have helped strengthen mutual friendship and cooperation.
President of Montenegro Jakov Milatović congratulates President Osmani on the 17th anniversary of Kosovo’s Independence
On the occasion of February 17th – Independence Day of the Republic of Kosovo, the President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, received a congratulatory message from the President of Montenegro, Jakov Milatović. In his message, President Milatović reiterated the joint engagements of Kosovo and Montenegro to strengthen regional stability through political dialogue and mutual respect. President Milatović also pointed out the potential for the expansion of cooperation between the two countries, especially in the field of trade and tourism. Reaffirming the European perspective of the Western Balkans as a path without alternative, the President of Montenegro expressed his conviction that, through joint efforts and following the Reform Agenda, significant progress will be achieved in the European integration process.
President of Finland Alexander Stubb congratulates President Osmani on the 17th anniversary of Kosovo’s Independence
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani, has received a congratulatory message from the President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb, on the occasion of the 17th anniversary of Kosovo’s Independence. In his message, the Finnish President conveyed his most sincere congratulations to President Osmani and the people of Kosovo, wishing them prosperity and well-being. The President of Finland also expressed his expectations for the further strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries and stressed the importance of cooperation on current foreign policy issues.
Estonian President Alar Karis congratulates President Osmani on Kosovo’s 17th Independence Anniversary
On the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Kosovo, President Vjosa Osmani received a congratulatory message from the President of Estonia Alar Karis. In his message, President Karis emphasized the excellent relations that exist today between the two countries and expressed his desire to strengthen the friendship further in the coming years, especially in the areas of digitalization and e-government. He reiterated Estonia’s continued support for the enlargement of the European Union and the integration of Kosovo into international organizations, confirming the readiness to share Estonia’s experience in the EU integration process and related reforms. Referring to the recent meeting with President Osmani at the Munich Security Conference, President Karis expressed hope that the discussion has provided new impetus for future cooperation and that the initiatives discussed will pave the way for meaningful cooperation in key areas of mutual interest.
President Vjosa Osmani confers Presidential Honours on the occasion of the 17th anniversary of Independence
Honorable President of the Republic of Albania, President Begaj, First Lady Armanda Begaj, Honorable representatives of the institutions of the Republic of Kosovo, the Government and the Assembly, Honorable ambassadors, Honorable Commander of the Kosovo Security Force, Lieutenant General Bashkim Jashari, Honorable representatives of the associations that emerged from the war, Families of the heroes and heroines of the Kosovo Liberation Army, Honorable local and foreign personalities who have contributed to the freedom and independence of Kosovo, Honorable attendees, Your Excellencies, On the 17th anniversary of our independence, we are bringing together the history, sacrifice and pride of this nation in a solemn act, in honoring those who made Kosovo free and many others who continue to help us move forward today. On this holy day, in this solemn moment, we are not just commemorating a date, but in fact we are honoring a glorious era of our people. 17 years of freedom, 17 years of statehood, but a much longer battle than that to show the world that Kosovo is eternal. At this special ceremony, we remember and honor those who gave everything for the freedom of this country. Such is the Jashari family, the foundation on which Kosovo’s freedom was built, a living monument of sacrifice and unparalleled heroism. In the history of humanity, it has rarely happened that an entire family has been sacrificed for the sacred ideal of freedom, becoming a symbol of resistance and national dignity and a motivation for thousands of KLA soldiers. From the first bullet to the heroic resistance of March ’98, the Jashari’s were never broken. They never retreated. They, in fact, embraced immortality. 55 members of the Jashari family and four relatives and neighbors, a total of 59, fell on the altar of freedom in March of 1998. Rightly, Commander Adem Jashari and Hamza, and many others, were honored with the Hero of Kosovo Order. I had the honor of presenting the order to the Jashari family for the legendary Commander two years ago. And today we will award the title of hero to Shaban Jashari, the one who inspired his family and his sons, the head of the Jashari Family and I would say the head of the entire great family called Kosovo. But until today, except for Bacë Shaban, Adem and Hamza, until today The Jashari family, as such, as an emblem of freedom and a symbol of sublime sacrifice, had not been awarded in its entirety for its heroism, sacrifice and unparalleled endurance. Therefore, I have the extraordinary honor that on behalf of the people of Kosovo, to award today the Jashari Family as a whole as an act that aims to fill this historical gap, recognizing the shared sacrifice of each member of this family who stood and fought for the freedom of Kosovo. This is an important moment to reaffirm that the state of Kosovo never forgets the sublime sacrifice of our history, but honors it in the most deserved and complete way. With the same inspiration based on previous decisions, which will be implemented today, today we will present the Hero of Kosovo and Heroine of Kosovo orders, respectively, to Fehmi and Xhevë Lladrovci, two fellow fighters and spouses, who fell as they lived, that is, together, together and with weapons in their hands and with the ideal of freedom embedded in their souls. They never separated life from war. And they sealed this title, the title of Hero of Kosovo, with their lives and blood, proving that the fight for freedom was not an individual sacrifice, but a joint commitment of both men and women who believed that Kosovo deserved to be free. And with this act we are making not only an institutional assessment, but also a moral and historical confirmation that the contribution of women in our liberation war should not be allowed to remain in the shadows. The war was not only for men, it was a joint battle, where women like Xhevë Lladrovci, Yllka Domi, Lumnie Raka, Jehona Raka, Emsale Frangu, Mukadeze Lika-Muhaxheri and many, many other women, who today will receive the title of Hero of Kosovo, as they deserve, sacrificed just as much as men, so today they are finally taking the place that belongs to them in history by being awarded the highest order, the Hero of Kosovo Order. The girls and women, fighters and resistance members, who gave their lives for the freedom of Kosovo, proving that the liberation of this country was not only a battle of men, but a joint effort of the entire people of Kosovo, show that their names will forever remain engraved in our national history. The freedom of Kosovo is also their work, of the strength, sacrifice and courage that they showed in the darkest moments of our history. Those who fell on the field of honor, the heroes of the Kosovo Liberation Army, put the ideal of freedom above all else, sacrificed their lives, in order to prevent history from repeating itself unjustly. They will remain our eternal heroes, whose memory will live in our hearts and national conscience forever. Therefore, today, based on the proposals that have come from associations that emerged from the war, from deputies, from family members and from other public figures, a number of awards will be bestowed to the heroes who gave the most precious, their lives, so that today we can enjoy freedom. Honorable participants, Our history also knows living heroes, contributors to our freedom and independence, who come from the Republic of Albania and from different parts of the globe. Today, when we remember the sacrifice and the unyielding efforts for the freedom of Kosovo, It is important to recall the first roots of the Kosovo Liberation Army born from the determination of men and women who did not bow to injustice. In 1991, two founding groups of KLA fighters began their journey towards freedom, preparing and training in Albania. The first group, under the leadership of Zahir Pajaziti,
Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia Sam Mostyn AC, congratulates President Osmani on the 17th anniversary of Kosovo’s Independence
On the occasion of the 17th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Kosovo, the President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani received a congratulatory message from the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, Sam Mostyn AC. In her congratulatory message, Governor Mostyn conveyed her heartfelt congratulations on behalf of the Australian government and people to President Osmani and the people of Kosovo, underlining the importance of continuing friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries. “Allow me to express my confidence that the friendly relations between our two countries will continue to flourish in the coming year,” states Governor Mostyn’s congratulatory message.
Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin congratulates President Osmani on the 17th anniversary of Kosovo’s Independence
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani, has received a congratulatory message from the President of Bangladesh Mohammed Shahabuddin, on the occasion of the 17th anniversary of Kosovo’s Independence. In his message, President Shahabuddin noted the positive development of bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Kosovo in recent years, emphasizing the increase in cooperation in various areas of common interest. President Shahabuddin expressed his belief that relations between the two countries will continue to strengthen and develop in the coming years, contributing to the mutual benefit of citizens.
President of El Salvador Nayib Bukele congratulates President Osmani on the 17th anniversary of Kosovo’s Independence
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani, has received a congratulatory message from the President of the Republic of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, on the occasion of the 17th anniversary of Kosovo’s Independence. In his message, President Bukele expressed his most sincere congratulations to President Osmani and to the citizens of Kosovo, describing this day as a symbol of the strength and commitment of the people of Kosovo to their history and identity. Commending the progress that Kosovo has achieved, President Bukele reaffirmed El Salvador’s will to strengthen the relations of friendship and cooperation between the two countries. At the end of the message, President Bukele conveyed his best wishes for well-being, prosperity and success to all citizens of Kosovo, emphasizing that this holiday should be a source of joy and a commitment to the ideals that have shaped the state of Kosovo.