President Vjosa Osmani received the letters of credence of the new Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Karin Boven
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani received today the new Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Karin Boven, on the occasion of the presentation of credentials. President Osmani congratulated the Ambassador on her tenure and stressed the excellent bilateral relations between Kosovo and the Netherlands. In this spirit, President Osmani expressed her commitment to continue the excellent cooperation during the ambassador’s mandate. Madam President also expressed Kosovo’s gratitude for the continuous support provided by the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Republic of Kosovo, including support for Kosovo’s membership in the Euro-Atlantic institutions.
President Osmani received the ambassador of Türkiye Sabri Tunç Angılı
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani received today the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Kosovo, Sabri Tunç Angılı, with whom she discussed the latest developments in the country. At the meeting with Ambassador Angılı, President Osmani expressed her deep gratitude for the donation of 31 million liras (around 1 million US dollars) from the Republic of Türkiye to the raising of the KSF military capacities. Various aspects of bilateral cooperation, with reaffirmation of mutual commitment to continuous opening of new chapters of cooperation was also discussed.
President Osmani received the German Ambassador Jörn Rohde
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani received today the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Kosovo, Jörn Rohde. The latest developments in the country, including the opening of the Ibër bridge were discussed at the meeting. President Osmani re-emphasized the importance that the implementation plan for the opening of the bridge is carried out in consultation and coordination between our institutions and our security partners, and that its opening is in the interest of all citizens, irrespective of their ethnicity. Developments related to the Berlin Process, with President Osmani reconfirmed her full support for the agreements resulting from this process were also discussed.
President Vjosa Osmani, the first leader from the Balkans to be honored with the M100 International Award by the Sanssouci Colloquium
The M100 Sanssouci Colloquium has honored the President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani with the M100 Media Award for her dedication to Euro-Atlantic values and incessant work in reforms, strengthening democracy, the pro-European course, the fight against corruption, and equality and women’s rights. The announcement published by M100 states that President Osmani: “is committed to democracy and the rule of law, as well as to the integration of the Republic of Kosovo in the Euro-Atlantic structures. She engages in protecting democracy and freedom as essential achievements, despite all threats and obstacles”. The Prime Minister of Poland, Donald Tusk is also a laureate of this prize.. The award ceremony takes place on September 12th at the Sanssouci Park Orangery in Potsdam. The keynote speech on this occasion will be delivered by the German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz.
President Osmani: The United States, through the extraordinary USAID contribution, continues to stand by our side
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani, signed today the amendment of the Agreement on Developmental Objectives with the United States, to the additional amount of 34.5 million dollars. President Osmani’s full post: I had the honor to sign today the amendment of the Agreement on Development Objectives with the United States, to the additional amount of 34.5 million dollars. This agreement, which reaches the total amount of 142.6 million dollars, is a reaffirmation of our joint vision for a better and more stable future for all citizens of Kosovo, without distinction. Grateful that in all these efforts, the United States, through the extraordinary USAID contribution, continues to stand by our side.
President Vjosa Osmani and US Ambassador Jeffrey Hovenier at the press conference
President Osmani: Kosovo for the first time in its history at the Paralympic Games
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani handed over today the flag of the Republic of Kosovo to the para-athlete Grevist Bytyçi. “Kosovo for the first time in its history at the Paralympic Games! A special honor to hand over today the flag of the Republic of Kosovo to the para-athlete Grevist Bytyçi, who will carry the colors of Kosovo among 183 countries from around the world in Paris 2024! ” wrote President Osmani.
President Vjosa Osmani received the Ambassador of the United Kingdom Jonathan Hargreaves
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani received today the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Kosovo Jonathan Hargreaves, with whom she discussed the latest developments, including the opening of the Ibër bridge. At the meeting, President Osmani re-potentiated her position that the opening of the bridge, as an act of normalization and integration, is in the interest of all citizens, irrespective of their ethnicity. In this spirit, President Osmani reiterated that the implementation plan for the opening of the bridge should be done in consultation and coordination between our institutions and our security partners. Continuing expansion of bilateral relations and cooperation between Kosovo and the United Kingdom were also part of the discussions at today’s meeting.
President Osmani received the NATO Assistant Secretary General Boris Ruge
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani, received today the NATO Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy, Ambassador Boris Ruge. President Osmani reiterated Kosovo’s gratitude for NATO’s continuous contribution to Kosovo, emphasizing Kosovo’s dedication to NATO membership. President Osmani also pointed out that Kosovo is ready to contribute to the transatlantic unity in defense of the common values of peace, democracy and freedom. The issue of the opening of the Ibër bridge was also discussed at the meeting, with President Osmani stating that the opening of the bridge, as an act of normalization and integration, is in the interest of all citizens irrespective of their ethnicity. President Osmani also mentioned the importance of consultation and coordination between our institutions and our security partners, especially NATO, in order to build a joint implementation plan for the opening of the bridge. President Osmani congratulated Mr. Ruge on the successful NATO summit held in Washington D.C., were the Republic of Kosovo was, at the invitation of President Biden and Secretary Blinken, included for the first time in a series of activities within the summit, where the transatlantic unity and joint support for Ukraine was reaffirmed.
President Vjosa Osmani’s interview to the Radio Free Europe, English language service
