President Osmani received the French ambassador Olivier Guérot
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani received today the Ambassador of the French Republic to Kosovo Olivier Guérot. The latest developments in the country, the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue process, as well as the bilateral cooperation between Kosovo and France were discussed at the meeting. Madam President also spoke about the importance of Kosovo’s advancement in its European integration path, as a country that has demonstrated serious engagements through radical reforms. President Osmani reiterated at the meeting Kosovo’s commitment to continuous cooperation between the institutions of the Republic of Kosovo and France, to the benefit of the citizens of both countries.
President Osmani at the meeting with the Minister for European Affairs of the Czech Republic Martin Dvořák: Membership in the Council of Europe is in the interest of all citizens without distinction
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani received today the Minister for European Affairs of the Czech Republic Martin Dvořák. The focus of the discussion between President Osmani and Minister Dvořák was the current political and security situation, strengthening of bilateral relations and of the regional stability. President Osmani underlined Kosovo’s steadfast commitment to the Euro-Atlantic path, stressing the necessity for Kosovo’s membership in the Council of Europe, which is in the interest of all citizens of Kosovo without distinction, inclusion in the Partnership for Peace, membership in NATO, EU and other international organizations. Furthermore, President Osmani expressed her gratitude for the continuous support by the Czech Republic in strengthening of Kosovo’s international position. Underlining the continued support of the Czech Republic in this path, President Osmani emphasized the strategic importance of Kosovo’s inclusion in the PfP, followed by full membership in NATO, as a guarantee for the stability not only of Kosovo, but also of the region. In connection to this, President Osmani also added that Kosovo deserves to receive the status of the EU candidate country, as a country that has carried out radical reforms. At the meeting with Minister Dvořák, President Osmani potentiated that the terrorist attack and aggression of September 24th in Banjskë, supported and sponsored by Serbia, was an attempt to undermine the peace and stability, not only of Kosovo, but of the entire Western Balkans. President Osmani also pointed out the need to lift the EU measures against Kosovo, which are unfair and create a lack of balance in the dialogue. Highlighting the long-standing positive relations between Kosovo and the Czech Republic, the two interlocutors also discussed the possibilities for the expansion of the cooperation in various areas of mutual interest.
President Osmani received the Head of the EU Office Mr. Tomas Szunyog
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani received today the Head of the European Union Office in Kosovo, Mr. Tomas Szunyog. The latest developments in the country, including security, as well as the cooperation of the institutions of the Republic of Kosovo and those of the European Union in order to accomplish joint objectives were discussed at the meeting.
President Osmani: Economic growth, employment and empowerment of local production are key to success and prosperity of our families and our state
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani visited the “Albi Mall” business in Gjilan. Below is President Osmani’s full post: Economic growth, employment and strengthening of local production are key to success and prosperity of our families and our state. Albi Mall in Gjilan, a family business which represents the entrepreneurial spirit of our people and our state, has created 500 new jobs in Gjilan alone and over 1700 new jobs indirectly through cooperation with other businesses and local producers. By building strong economic ties with the citizens of the Presheva Valley, businesses like Albi Group are paving the way for cooperation and joint development.
President Osmani: President Rugova worked for Kosovo until his last breath
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, on the 18th anniversary of the death of the founding father of the state of Kosovo, President Dr. Ibrahim Rugova, visited his family, paid homage at his grave and participated in the memorial academy in the course of the January Flame, held under the auspices of the President. President Osmani’s full post: Today, visiting the Rugova family, paying homage at the grave where our leader rests, and participating in the memorial academy in the course of the January Flame, we honoured the architect of independence and the founding father of our Republic, President Ibrahim Rugova. He worked for Kosovo until his last breath, and we have the obligation to carry his vision for Kosovo as a state integrated into the EU and NATO and in eternal friendship with the USA until the end. May the memory of the historic President be eternal!
President Osmani: President Rugova will forever remain in the foundations of the state of Kosovo, as he represents the spirit of the movement and the enduring efforts for independence
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, participated in the Commemorative Academy for the historic President Dr. Ibrahim Rugova. President Osmani, at the beginning of her commemorative speech on the historic President, quoted the famous verse of poet Ali Podrimja: “I am your son, Kosovo”. “There could be no stronger and profounder description of the character of a President who was not only a President but more than that, an Albanian deeply connected to roots, to the culture and heritage of his country; a man of knowledge who studied the culture and made the heritage of his people visible; a leader, as Zef Pllumi said, the ‘most knowledgeable and wisest of all’”, said President Osmani. According to President Osmani, nothing could better portray President Rugova than the expression “I am your son, Kosovo”, which connects him to the country, the people, the values of heritage, and the commitment to create and maintain the state while keeping the connection with the Euro-Atlantic alliance. “He was truly the son of Kosovo, serving it until his last breath, and he therefore earned the eternal love of his people”, emphasized President Osmani. Furthermore, President Osmani stated that Kosovo was fortunate to have a wise and visionary man who quickly became a symbol of resistance, an enduring spirit, and an unfailing flag. “He was an extraordinary mobilizer of an entire people around the values of freedom because he had the intellectual and moral ability to cultivate and defend the word of freedom and free opinion without fear. He did not hesitate to express the demand for the freedom of the individual and the collective freedom of the people, alongside the creation of it. By seeking it, he became a model leader, teaching us how to think and achieve internal freedom as a prerequisite for winning external freedom. He knew that if you have won internal freedom if you can resist the ideologies and wild thinking, you will also win physical freedom, as you can resist even the most aggressive enemy; if you can conceptually reject the violence of dangerous ideologies, then you will reject them practically”, stated President Osmani. According to President Osmani, President Rugova gave politics its most valuable dimension, the human dimension. “In the personality of Dr. Rugova, the history of a nation tested over centuries is symbolized. The more he knew the history of his people, the more he knew and cultivated the philosophy of his people. The more he cultivated the feeling of rejection as a philosophical concept, the more he knew and cultivated wise and determined behaviour; the trials he faced in life, politics, and letters were proof of resilience. The more he was tested in life, in politics, and in letters, the more enduring and determined he became. He spoke briefly, but his words carried great weight. Their echo was felt far away, not only in Kosovo. He revived the national feeling and the feeling of freedom and united an entire people around this cause. Perhaps the poem “I am your son, Kosovo”, the poem that reminds us that love for the homeland is endless, could today have another title: We, your sons and daughters, Ibrahim Rugova, the founding father of our Republic”, said President Osmani. She further stated that President Rugova will forever remain in the foundations of the state of Kosovo because he represents the spirit of the movement and the enduring efforts for independence. “His political legacy is extraordinary. His role in leading the people of Kosovo towards freedom was decisive. He directed Kosovo towards the Euro-Atlantic vision and drew the attention of the entire democratic world to Kosovo. His death on the unexpected date of 21 January 2006 never diminished the echo of his work and the eternal memory of his personality. On the contrary, nowadays he is a guiding light as we work for the well-being and continuous success of our country and our people”, added President Osmani. According to President Osmani, friendship and trust were values for President Rugova. Therefore, he strongly cultivated and strengthened friendships. He gained the respect of the greatest world personalities because he knew how to express gratitude to friends and work closely with them. These friendships were there when the people of Kosovo needed them the most. America was the guiding compass for his political actions and the building of democratic life, the exemplary model, and his guide for a free Kosovo. “In conclusion, President Rugova will remain the man whom people loved and trusted, but also the leader who never abused this trust of his people. His connection with the people was also evidenced by the endless line of people who, on the day of his death on 21 January 2006, did not succumb to bitterness and cold but waited for hours to accompany their historic leader. This endless river of people expressed the endless love of a people for the one who led our citizens on a mission, a cause, but above all, on a journey: the journey towards an independent and sovereign Kosovo, integrated into the European Union and NATO, and in eternal friendship with the United States of America”, emphasized President Osmani.
President Vjosa Osmani’s address at the memorial academy held for the President Dr. Ibrahim Rugova
President Osmani: Today, we commemorate the man who dedicated every day of his life to the freedom and independence of our country
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, paid homage to the grave of the historic President Dr. Ibrahim Rugova on the 18th anniversary of his death. President Osmani stated that today we remember the historic President of the Republic of Kosovo, President Ibrahim Rugova, the founding father and architect of our country’s independence. “The man who dedicated every day of his life to the freedom and independence of our country and worked primarily with the people of Kosovo, and secondly with our allies, so that today we can enjoy this truth after many sacrifices of our people”, said President Osmani. According to President Osmani, President Rugova managed, in an extremely difficult time for our people, to build alliances that are still crucial for Kosovo.
President: Strong businesses for a more economically developed and prosperous Kosovo
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, visited the “S//Sprint” company in Podujeva today. “A visit to S//Sprint, a family business and manufacturer of over 100 clothing products, exporting to other European countries, and above all, a company that employs mainly women. Strong businesses for a more economically developed and prosperous Kosovo!” wrote President Osmani.
President Osmani reiterates the urgency for justice for the victims of sexual violence during the war
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, in the light of her commitment and support for the survivors of sexual violence during the war, met with Shyrete Tahiri Sulejmani, a survivor of sexual violence during the war. The President expressed her unwavering support for the survivors of sexual violence, emphasizing the importance of bringing the perpetrators of these heinous crimes before the justice system. Furthermore, she reiterated the call for comprehensive cooperation, both domestically and internationally, to ensure justice and support for the victims. President Osmani reiterated the call to condemn sexual violence as a weapon of war in Kosovo and beyond. She emphasized the need for solidarity and sincere support for the survivors of sexual violence during the war and thanked Mrs. Sulejmani for her intensive commitment to this cause, both in Kosovo and beyond.