The President: In Kosovo, when you talk about USAID, you think of development
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani received today the USAID Assistant Administrator, Ambassador Erin E. McKee. Below is President Osmani’s full post: In Kosovo, when you talk about USAID, you think of development. During the meeting with USAID Assistant Administrator Erin McKee, I expressed our deep gratitude for USAID’s support to Kosovo—an example of the United States’ unwavering commitment to helping our country achieve new successes.
President Osmani’s speech at “The KLA Epopee” and the Day of the “Adem Jashari” Barracks in Pristina manifestation ceremony
Distinguished uncle Rifat, Dear Jashari Family, The honourable Speaker of the Assembly, Mr. Konjufca, Honourable Prime Minister of the Republic Mr. Kurti, Honourable KSF Commander Lieutenant General Bashkim Jashari, Minister of Defense Ejup Maqedonci, Dear officers, non-commissioned officers, soldiers of the KSF, Family members of the heroes, of the fallen and martyrs of freedom, Veterans and war invalids of our Liberation Army, Honourable diplomats and soldiers of amicable countries, Deputies and ministers, Dear participants, Every time March 5, 6 and 7 comes, our memory returns to the days of pride and glory 26 years ago, when the heroic and unrepeatable battle in the history of armed resistance for freedom took place in the heroic Prekaz. An entire murderous army against a single family. The legendary commander Adem Jashari with his brother Hamza, uncle Shaban and over 50 other family members, fortified their tower and fought until the sacrifice. Because their tower was Kosovo. The Epopee of Prekaz and their sacrifice brought a change in the course of the resistance for freedom and independence. Thousands of boys and girls joined the Kosovo Liberation Army, ready to sacrifice their lives, just so that Kosovo would one day breathe free. Dear participants, As every other time, today is the special moment to express our appreciation, gratitude, honour and respect with deep bowing to the heroic Jashari Family, to all the heroes, the fallen and martyrs of freedom. Honour and respect to all the KLA war veterans and invalids and to the families of all the fallen. We deeply sympathize with all the families of our fellow citizens who are forcibly disappeared even after 26 years. Although each of us carries the pride of the sacrifice for freedom over our pain, the wounds of Kosovo are still fresh. The lack of justice and the impunity of Serbian war criminals has also emboldened their heirs, as was the case with Serbia’s aggression against Kosovo on September 24th. But, on this glorious day, we remind you that the Republic of Kosovo is an irreversible reality, it is a consolidated state, with state sovereignty and territorial integrity that is clear and internationally recognized, with a constitution and institutions based on the highest values and standards and with a clear vision towards Euro-Atlantic integration. We remind them that their hegemonic policies will once again fail, and that we will defend freedom and peace at all costs. Dear soldiers, non-commissioned officers and officers, You, with your selfless engagement, outstanding service and high level of discipline and professionalism, are constantly proving that you have embodied in your personality and character, the highest values of loyalty, respect and integrity, with the highest motive and above all for “Duty, Honor and Homeland”. You are proving every day that Adem Jashari lives in each of you, and that you will protect his trust at all times and in every corner of Kosovo. From this magnificent manifestation, on this special day, a greeting with gratitude and special appreciation goes to all our military men who are currently in service, training and operations abroad, and who are holding the flag of the Republic of Kosovo high and proud, alongside the military forces of allied countries. Eternal thanks and gratitude to all our allied countries, their armed forces and each individual soldier for their immeasurable contribution to building, developing and advancing the KSF into a modern, professional and interoperable force with partner forces, in the service of peace, stability and security everywhere in the world. We all have an obligation to serve our country, that’s why we must work to commit ourselves to strengthen each link and element of our state. The greatest honour for our heroes, martyrs and martyrs and in particular for the heroic Jashari Family and the legendary Commander Adem Jashari is the powerful and democratic Kosovo, with sovereignty in every corner and allies in every corner of the world. Dear participants, When we hear the song “Mora fjalë” from our little ones, and above all when we hear how it echoes among our army, we understand that it is more than a melody. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit best personified in the Jashari Family. It is a call to all who dare to dream of a free world. It is a verse that echoes the aspirations of generations and mobilisation for the triumph of freedom over tyranny and oppression. In the echo of our history, we will always hear the verse “Mora fjalë”, a refrain that transcends time and space, and sums up our historical journey. A phrase that speaks of the history of our heroes, who dared to challenge the shackles of oppression, stood up against the genocidal regime of Serbia and with unwavering determination lit the flame of freedom in the darkest nights. Adem Jashari and the Jashari Family are the flame of the freedom that never goes out. Eternal glory to the Legendary Commander Adem Jashari and the entire Jashari Family! Eternal memory and honour to all those who fell for freedom!
President Osmani’s address at the Solemn Session of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo, on the 26th anniversary of the KLA Epopee
Dearly beloved uncle Rifat, Honourable iconic Jashari family, Honourable Speaker of the Assembly, Mr. Konjufca, Dear Prime Minister of the Republic, Mr.Kurti, Ministers and MP’s Dear ambassadors and representatives of diplomatic missions in our country, Families of the martyrs, Associations emerging from the war, Municipality Mayors, Representatives of central and local institutions, Dear participants, Every time March comes, our memories naturally return to the most glorious period of our people’s history connected to our efforts for freedom and statehood. March is a month engraved in the annals of our nation’s fight for freedom, a month when the indomitable spirit of Adem Jashari and the Kosovo Liberation Army gave strength to the war against the genocidal regime of Milosevic. Therefore, March comes again is no longer just a song chorus, it is the motto of memory and honour of our struggle for freedom and independence, which is undoubtedly identified with the main character of our struggle, the legendary commander Adem Jashari, his family and the entire Kosovo Liberation Army. On the 16th anniversary of our country’s independence, the KLA Epopee marks its 26th anniversary. On March 5, 6 and 7 1998, Shaban Jashari, Adem, Hamza and all the members of the Jashari family showed unparalleled heroism and sacrifice, protecting the threshold of their home. The threshold of the Jashari house, in fact, symbolized Kosovo itself. In the face of tyranny and injustice, the colossus Adem Jashari personifies courage and steadfast commitment to freedom. He and his entire family refused to bow down and fought for the dignity and freedom of all of Kosovo. Our insurgent Adem Jashari, fell on the altar of freedom together with his family members, thus becoming the eternal guardian of Kosovo, the eternal guardian of our blood-soaked freedom. They led the battle for freedom, therefore for the stoicism, dedication and heroism demonstrated, we owe the legendary commander and his family and each and every fighter, each veteran and invalid of the Kosovo Liberation Army eternal gratitude! Heroes are guides of our country’s journey, therefore we will honour their memory by preserving and cultivating the values for which they fought and fell. Our journey has been arduous, our path full of challenges, but through it all, we have emerged victorious thanks to the sacrifice of our warriors. Our freedom and independence are the most precious thing we have inherited from them and as sacred as our heroes, whose blood is the foundation of our Republic. The KLA epic determined our destiny as a people and as a state. It was the epic of our dignity, pride and freedom, with which, with extraordinary perseverance and endurance, it was proved that freedom has no price, which we are not ready to pay. Therefore, today, the state of Kosovo stands precisely on the shoulders of our heroes, whose courage and sacrifice have shaped the destiny of our Republic, our holy Republic. We will serve this Republic with piety, just as all those fallen martyrs served the country. The acts of Adem Jashari and the entire Jashari family are a testament to the power of the human spirit, a reminder that even in our darkest hours, we find strength as a people to rise above dire circumstances and fight for what we believe. He did, the Legendary Commander did, that’s why he became our eternal hero along with his whole family. He was more than a commander – he was a visionary whose courage knew no bounds. Today, our country moves forward alongside the new generation of Jasharajs. With the young Adem, young Hamza, all the young men and women, who sing “Mora fjalë” in every corner of Kosovo. Today, the houses of Jasharajs pulsate with life. Meanwhile, we jointly continue the trajectory started since then, strengthening the state and protecting the life and rights of each one of our citizens But our joint endeavor in this process is not over. Now, more than ever, unity on matters of national interest is necessary, because it is the only means to strengthen our state, its integrity and to honor the memory of those who sacrificed for our Republic. It is up to us to write the new chapter of our country’s history, that of the development and international affirmation of the Republic. Kosovo is our homeland that deserves our unwavering dedication every day! God bless the Jashari family! May God bless all the KLA martyrs! God bless our Republic! Thank you!
President Osmani met with the President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani is participating at the Antalya Diplomatic Forum. President Osmani was received by President Erdoğan. President Osmani thanked President Erdoğan for his friendship, commitment and support for Kosovo! “Delighted to reconfirm our joint efforts to deepen our bilateral cooperation, and to strengthen the ties between our countries and peoples!” wrote President Osmani.
President Osmani meets with the EU Special Representative Miroslav Lajčák
At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani, is attending the Antalya Diplomatic Forum. Within the framework of this Forum, President Osmani met with the EU Special Representative, Miroslav Lajčák. “We discussed the recent developments and the dialogue process”, said President Osmani following the meeting with Miroslav Lajčák.
President Vjosa Osmani the First Gentleman Prindon Sadriu participated at the third edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum
At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani and the First Gentleman of the Republic of Kosovo Prindon Sadriu, participated in the third edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. During their stay in Türkiye, President Osmani and the First Gentleman took part at the opening ceremony of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum and at this edition’s dinner hosted by President Erdoğan, where they had the opportunity to meet with heads of delegations and a number of first ladies of the participating states . On the second day of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, the First Gentleman, at the invitation of the First Lady of the Republic of Türkiye Emine Erdoğan, attended the lunch laid by her with authentic Turkish motifs. In addition to the discussions with the First Lady Erdoğan, the First Gentleman held close conversations on various issues with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mozambique, the former President of the Republic of Croatia Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, the First Lady of Bosnia and Herzegovina and with First Ladies and other representatives of different countries.
The President: Kosovo is an example of the success of diplomatic engagement to the benefit of freedom and democracy
At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, is attending the Antalya Diplomatic Forum. During the Forum, President Osmani spoke at the main Leaders panel, on the theme of this year’s forum: “Advancing diplomacy in times of turmoil”. President Osmani’s full post: The power of our alliances, commitment to dialogue & coordination with partners have contributed to Kosovo’s remarkable success and achievements. At the Leaders panel of the Antalya Diplomatic Forum, I spoke about Kosovo as an example of how diplomatic efforts can help champion freedom and democracy.
President Osmani in Türkiye for the Antalya Diplomatic Forum
Upon an invitation by the President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani departed for Türkiye, where she will participate at the Antalya Diplomatic Forum. During the Forum, President Osmani will be a speaker at the main leader’s panel, on the theme of this year’s forum: “Advancing diplomacy in times of turmoil”. During the Forum proceedings, President Osmani will also meet with counterparts from several countries of the world, participating at the forum. The Antalya Diplomatic Forum is a high-level meeting that addresses international challenges and is attended by state leaders, diplomats and academics. This year’s forum will take place from March 1st to March 3rd.
President Osmani’s speech at the Ukraine-Southeastern Europe Summit, held on February 28th in Tirana
President Osmani met with Prime Minister Rama
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, at the invitation of Prime Minister Edi Rama of Albania, represented Kosovo at the Ukraine-Southeastern Europe Summit in Tirana. President Osmani, within the framework of this Summit, met with the Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama. “Today in Tirana in a meeting with Prime Minister Rama! Discussions and coordination for the benefit of Kosovo and Albania!”, wrote President Osmani.