President Osmani received the letters of credence of the Ambassador of the Republic of Albania Petrit Malaj
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani received the credentials of the new Ambassador of the Republic of Albania Petrit Malaj and congratulated him on his new tenure and expressed her hope that during his mandate the bilateral relations between the two sister states will be further intensified. According to President Osmani, cooperation between Kosovo and Albania, especially in the unification of foreign policy, remains a priority. “Continuous strengthening of diplomatic coordination is in the interest not only of our countries, but also of the region as a whole,” stated President Osmani. At the meeting with Ambassador Malaj, she potentiated that Kosovo expects Albania to be the voice of Kosovo in the international mechanisms and organizations in which our country currently has no representation. President Osmani also informed Ambassador Malaj with the latest developments in the country as well as with the act of aggression of Serbia against the Republic of Kosovo, emphasizing the importance of addressing Serbia’s responsibility and applying punitive measures on this country. The two interlocutors agreed on the expansion of cooperation in various fields of mutual interest and stated the need to implement the interstate agreements signed to date.
President Osmani commemorated the 24th anniversary of the assassination of Haki Imeri
On this 24th anniversary, we commemorate a grand activist and patriot, a man with unwavering commitment to the movement for independence. Facing danger and different challenges, Haki never retreated but combined his work as a teacher with patriotic activity. His zeal came to a treacherous halt when he was assassinated on November 2, 1999, due to his political convictions and political activity in the service of the motherland and the nation. Let us honor the memory of Haki, as the dedication to the ideal of freedom, may he be a permanent inspiration for generations!
President Osmani received the newly appointed Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation Jürg Sprecher
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani received the credentials of the new Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to Kosovo Jürg Sprecher, whom she congratulated on his new tenure and expressed her hope that during his mandate the bilateral relations between the two countries will be further intensified. According to President Osmani, the Albanian diaspora in Switzerland is a strong connecting bridge between the two countries and has a tremendous potential in strengthening of the interstate partnership. Both sides potentiated the very good relations between our two countries and their further expansion, with a special focus on economic cooperation. Madam President thanked the Swiss state for the continuous support to the Republic of Kosovo, and informed Ambassador Sprecher in greater detail with the security situation in Kosovo and the act of aggression committed by Serbia on September 24 upon the Republic of Kosovo.
President Osmani met with the US Ambassador to Kosovo Jeffrey Hovenier
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani received in a regular meeting the Ambassador of the United States of America Jeffrey Hovenier, with whom she discussed the latest developments in the country as well as other issues of mutual interest. The latest developments in the dialogue process between Kosovo and Serbia were also discussed at the meeting, with President Osmani emphasizing that Kosovo has consistently shown itself to be a constructive party, while Serbia continues with the selective approach that prevents the full implementation of the Brussels agreement and the Ohrid annex. She also stated that the proposal for the draft statute of the Association should be subject to a review by the Constitutional Court. President Osmani once again underlined the importance of close cooperation with the USA in achievement of progress in the dialogue process.
President Osmani received Dora Bakoyannis, rapporteur for Kosovo’s application for membership in the Council of Europe
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani received today Dora Bakoyannis, rapporteur for the Political Affairs Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on Kosovo’s application for membership in the Council of Europe. President Osmani has called Kosovo’s membership in the Council of Europe not only a priority of the Republic of Kosovo, but also a necessity for the protection of human rights and the well-being of all citizens, without distinction. In this context, President Osmani expressed her appreciation for rapporteur Bakoyannis’ visit in respect of the preparation of the opinion on Kosovo’s CoE membership application, stating her confidence for a fair and merit-based process. According to President Osmani, Kosovo has incorporated the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and other international documents into its Constitution, ensuring the rights of all citizens, including non-majority communities, the rule of law and democratic governance, as has been shown through the assessments of several international organizations. “Kosovo is committed to meeting all the Council of Europe membership standards. The Constitution of Kosovo already includes the key conventions of the Council of Europe, making them applicable in Kosovo. In this spirit, Kosovo is strongly committed to European values, including democracy, human rights and the rule of law,” emphasized President Osmani. During the meeting with the rapporteur Bakoyannis, Madam President underlined that Kosovo expects the debate and voting of the Opinion on Kosovo’s application to take place as soon as possible, in order to for it to proceed with the formal voting on its membership by the Committee of Ministers. “Next year, the Council of Europe will mark the 75th anniversary of its establishment. Thus, it would be very symbolic for the Council of Europe itself, as the main human rights organization on our continent, to open the door to a democratic country that aspires to join the family of values,” stated Madam President. President Osmani also informed rapporteur Bakoyannis on the current challenges that the Republic of Kosovo is facing, as well as on the act of aggression committed by Serbia on September 24th.
President Osmani received the credentials of the new non-resident Ambassador of Colombia to Kosovo
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani received the letters of credence of the non-resident Ambassador of Colombia to Kosovo Ligia Margarita Quessep Bitar, whom she congratulated on her tenure and expressed the hope that during her mandate, bilateral relations between the two countries will further intensify. At the meeting, both sides potentiated the very good relations between the two countries and the further expansion of our relations, with a special focus on cooperation in the exchange of experiences and best practices in the field of student exchange, but also in that of trade and economy. President Osmani also informed in greater detail Madam Ambassador on the current challenges that the Republic of Kosovo is facing, as well as with the act of aggression committed by Serbia on September 24th.
The President: Last year we promised to cover all oncology packages for women affected by breast cancer, today we did it, and we shall continue doing so each and every year
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani visited the Oncology Clinic today, where she donated oncology packages to women affected by breast cancer. President Osmani’s full post: Your strength is an inspiration to all of us! Last year we promised to cover all oncology packages for women affected by breast cancer. Today we did it and we shall continue doing so each and every year. I wish no one would walk through these doors, but if it happens, remember that you are not alone. Early detection saves lives!
President Osmani received the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani, received today the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. President Osmani’s full post: At today’s meeting with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, I thanked her for her engagement on the liberalization of visas for the citizens of Kosovo. At the same time, I reiterated the need for the lifting of EU measures against Kosovo, while emphasizing the importance of granting the status of an EU candidate country to our state. The Republic of Kosovo will continue to be at the forefront of dynamic reforms that strengthen democracy, support the rule of law, increase the standard of living for our citizens and bring our country closer to the European Union.
President Osmani is awarded the Key to the City and a Star on the “Norwalk of Fame” boulevard by the municipality of Norwalk in Iowa
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani, during her visit to Iowa, visited the municipality of Norwalk. President Osmani’s full post: I thank the municipality of Norwalk, Iowa, and Mayor Phillips for honouring me with tthe Key to the City and the Star on the Norwalk Walk of Fame. Occasions like this confirm the special importance of twinning between municipalities, which fundamentally contribute to the increased amicability between both our countries and our citizens.
The President: Twinning of Kosovar cities with American ones is an example of the eternal friendship with the USA
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani, during her visit to Iowa, had a conversation with the mayors of the cities twinned with a number of the cities in Kosovo. Madam President’s full post: Let’s continue to build bridges of friendship and cooperation for many more years to come. Discourse with the mayors of cities twinned with certain cities in Kosovo, where they pledged that the relations between the cities, schools and businesses of Iowa and Kosovo will continue to expand, thus making the ties between our nations even more robust. The twinning of Kosovar cities with American ones is an example of the eternal friendship with the USA.