President Osmani received in a meeting the Head of EULEX, Giovanni Pietro Barbano
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, received today in a meeting the Head of EULEX, Mr. Giovanni Pietro Barbano. The meeting discussed recent developments in security and the rule of law. President Osmani and the Head of EULEX Barbano also discussed cooperation between the institutions of the Republic of Kosovo and EULEX within the technical mandate of EULEX for monitoring, mentoring and advising.
President Osmani met with young people from the diaspora participating in the Citizen Diplomacy Program in Kosovo
The President welcomed them to Kosovo, congratulating them on their dedication to strengthening their connection with their homeland, as well as their valuable commitment in the coming months to local institutions. Furthermore, the President emphasized that beyond diplomacy, the benefits of their engagement are multidimensional, especially in bringing forth new ideas and perspectives. The President mentioned the involvement of previous groups in this program with the Office of the, including the Women, Peace and Security Forum, as well as the tree-planting initiative. The President also spoke about the importance and vital contribution of our diaspora in the economic, diplomatic and cultural strengthening of Kosovo.
President Osmani received in a meeting Ambassador Hovenier
President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, received today in a regular meeting the U.S. Ambassador, Jeffrey Hovenier. During the meeting, they discussed recent developments in the country and in the context of bilateral cooperation. The approval of the Military Sales Program by the U.S. State Department was a particular focus of this meeting. On this occasion, President Osmani thanked Ambassador Hovenier for his continuous commitment and highly praised the work of institutions on both sides. President Osmani and Ambassador Hovenier also discussed several other issues of common interest and reaffirmed the need and readiness for ongoing cooperation and coordination to achieve common objectives.
President Osmani met with the KFOR Commander, Major General Özkan Ulutaş
President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, met with the KFOR Commander, Major General Özkan Ulutaş, today to discuss the security situation in the country. She thanked KFOR for its continuous commitment as the third responder to ensure security throughout the territory of the Republic of Kosovo. In particular, she expressed gratitude to KFOR for increasing the number of troops supporting Kosovo institutions in patrolling the border with Serbia, especially after the act of aggression by Serbia on 24 September. During the meeting with Commander Ulutaş, President Osmani emphasized the importance of ongoing coordination between KFOR and its primary security partner, the Kosovo Police, as well as coordination with all security institutions in Kosovo, for the benefit of stability and security for all citizens of Kosovo, regardless of ethnicity. Furthermore, the President was informed of the condition of the multi-ethnic force soldiers injured in the north of Kosovo in May. She highlighted that the Serbian criminal gangs that attacked NATO are unfortunately still at large, and the impunity for those who attacked KFOR in May is a negative message and encourages Serbia to attack again. President Osmani expressed full confidence that Kosovo institutions, in cooperation with allied forces, will deter any possible attack by Serbia, thus maintaining peace and stability in the country and the region.
President: The Army of Kosovo is getting stronger day by day
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, has said that the Kosovo Army is getting stronger day by day, as a reliable partner of the allied armies in NATO. President Osmani wrote that “The army of Kosovo is getting stronger day by day, as a reliable partner of the allied armies in NATO. Today I congratulated the Minister of Defence, Ejup Maqedonci, and the Commander of the KSF, Lieutenant General Bashkim Jashari, for the commitment of our defence institutions in their sacred mission”.
The President: Jusuf and Bardhosh Gërvalla, together with Kadri Zeka, followed the path of truth, honor and freedom
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani, together with the Speaker of the Assembly, Glauk Konjufca and the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Donika Gërvalla, paid homage at the graves of Jusuf and Bardhosh Gërvalla in Dubovik. Afterwards, President Osmani and Speaker Konjufca placed a wreath of flowers on the bust of Kadri Zeka in Pristina. Below is President Osmani’s full commemoration: In their courage we find inspiration, in their sacrifice, heroism! On the 42nd anniversary of their assassination, we honor today three brave personalities, who were the target of a political assassination. With their work they were immortalized as heroes. Jusuf and Bardhosh Gërvalla, together with Kadri Zeka, followed the path of truth, honor and freedom! The three colossi worked with honor, and shall therefore l be honored by us and the generations to come till eternity. May the memory of Jusuf, Bardhosh and Kadri be eternal!
President commemorates Deputy Smajl Hajdaraj
Twenty-two years ago, a member of the Assembly of Kosovo, Smajl Hajdaraj, was killed. Smajli was a long-term activist for the freedom of Kosovo and then a fighter for its freedom, as the commander of the KLA for the region of Rugova. With his continuous patriotic engagement, he set the example of a man devoted to his country. The memory of the indomitable patriot and warrior will remain eternal, just as our call to the justice authorities to bring the perpetrators of the crime to justice will be continuous.
President Osmani commemorates the passing away anniversary of the hero of our nation, Gjergj Kastrioti
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani, commemorated the anniversary of the hero of the Albanians, the military strategist and the first concipients of the European state of the Albanians, Gjergj Kastrioti. The full commemorative note: Today we remember the passing away anniversary of the hero of the Albanians, the military strategist and the first concipients of the European state of the Albanians, Gjergj Kastrioti the man who nurtured the western orientation of the Albanians in the determination to preserve and protect their homeland and to create powerful alliances. with the west. Immortalized in hundreds of works of art, he understood the greatness of his deeds, the echo of which grew over time thus becoming a guiding compass to all of us. Glory to Gjergj Kastrioti!
President Osmani coveys her condolences to the family, the community of journalists and writers on the passing away of journalist and writer Adem Gashi
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani conveyed her condolences to the family, the community of journalists and writers for the death of journalist and writer Adem Gashi. President Osmani full condolence note: It is with deep pain that we received the news of passing away of journalist and writer Adem Gashi. He showed dedication to the written word and left an indelible mark and legacy in the field of literary creativity, with a number of his texts becoming iconic songs. I express my sincere condolences to the family, the community of journalists and writers! May the memory of Adem Gashi be eternal!
President Osmani decrees 15 judges with initial mandate
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, at the proposal of the Judicial Council of Kosovo, decreed today 15 judges with an initial mandate. In the swearing-in ceremony before the President of the Republic, the new judges swore that: “they will remain faithful to the Constitution of the Republic of Kosovo, the laws in force, will comply with the rules of professional ethics, and they will perform their duties faithfully, independently, professionally and impartially”. President Osmani has emphasized that the integrity and the professionality of the judges are a crucial element for a justice system which guarantees equality for everyone as well as civic trust.