Statement to the media by President Vjosa Osmani on the occasion of the 18th anniversary of Kosovo’s Independence
President Osmani: 18 years of independence, statehood and dignity – together for our Kosovo! 🇽🇰
President Osmani receives congratulatory letters from the King of the United Kingdom, H.M. Charles III, the President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the President of France Emmanuel Macron and the President of Italy Sergio Mattarella, on Kosovo’s Independence Day
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, in the wake of numerous congratulatory letters from world leaders on the occasion of the anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Kosovo, has also received congratulatory messages from the King of the United Kingdom, H.M. Charles III, the President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron and the President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella. In their letters, the leaders conveyed their warmest congratulations to President Osmani and the citizens of the Republic of Kosovo, emphasizing their commitment to further strengthening of bilateral relations, support for Kosovo’s Euro-Atlantic integration, as well as peace, stability and prosperity in the region and beyond. Please find attached the congratulatory letters.
President Vjosa Osmani bestows the Presidential Medal of Merit upon the British MP, Alicia Kearns
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, has bestowed the Presidential Medal of Merit upon the British MP, Ms. Alicia Kearns, in recognition of her steadfast support to the sovereignty of the Republic of Kosovo and her unwavering commitment to peace and security in Kosovo and the region. During the ceremony, Madam President expressed deep gratitude for MP Kearns’ continued engagements in raising awareness of the risks and challenges facing Kosovo and the entire Western Balkan region. On this occasion, President Osmani called MP Kearns a great friend of Kosovo, emphasizing that the people of Kosovo are deeply grateful for her continued support, as well as for her contribution to strengthening the partnership between Kosovo and the United Kingdom.
President Osmani received the Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, received today the Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania, Edi Rama, with whom she discussed interstate relations and regional developments. The focus of the meeting was, first and foremost, close political and institutional coordination, as well as the mutual commitment to intensifying cooperation in foreign policy, in order to advance common strategic interests. Both leaders emphasized the importance of continuous Kosovo-Albania coordination as a factor of peace and stability in the region, as well as the constructive role of both states in international initiatives that promote peace and cooperation. During the meeting, cooperation within the Board of Peace was also discussed, emphasizing the importance of joint engagement in global initiatives that promote dialogue, security and democratic values. In this context, it was underlined that Kosovo and Albania are honoured with the invitation from President Donald Trump to the Board of Peace, as a proof of respect and partnership with strategic allies. President Osmani and Prime Minister Rama reaffirmed their will to expand the fraternal cooperation between the two states, emphasizing the economic partnership, the development of joint projects and the establishment of concrete opportunities that directly affect the drawing together and well-being of the citizens of both countries. In this context, President Osmani congratulated Prime Minister Rama on the progress on the path towards the European Union, describing this as evidence of Albania’s clear European commitment and as a development that strengthens the European perspective of the entire region. At the conclusion of the meeting, Prime Minister Rama congratulated President Osmani and the people of Kosovo on the 18th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Kosovo, reconfirming the full and unwavering support of the Republic of Albania for the state of Kosovo and its Euro-Atlantic future.
President Trump congratulates President Osmani: we strongly support the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Kosovo
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, has received a congratulatory letter from the President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump, on the occasion of the 18th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of Kosovo. In his letter to the President, President Trump congratulates the people of Kosovo on this important anniversary, reaffirming the steadfast support of the United States of America for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Kosovo. President Trump also expressed the readiness of the United States to expand the partnership between the two countries, particularly through increased trade and investment, with the aim of advancing shared prosperity, and emphasized that the United States is ready to work alongside Kosovo to advance peace and stability for mutual benefit. President Trump also expressed his gratitude to President Osmani and the people of Kosovo for their support of American efforts for peace, and welcomed Kosovo as a founding member of the Board of Peace, which aims to make the world safer, stronger, and more prosperous. At the end of the message, President Trump expressed his confidence in further strengthening of the cooperation and partnership between the two countries.
President Osmani congratulates the Ashkali Community Day in Kosovo
In the mosaic of the identity of the Republic of Kosovo, the Ashkali community occupies a special place, with its rich traditions, language, culture and heritage that have made our country more diverse. The cultural heritage of the Ashkali is an inseparable part of the history of Kosovo. On this day, we reaffirm our commitment to a Kosovo where every community feels equal and respected. The strength of Kosovo lies precisely in its diversity, in the interweaving of traditions, in mutual respect and in a shared future with dignity for all.
Republican Congressmen Zach Nunn and Pete Sessions give a strong support for another term to President Osmani and Kosovo’s Euro-Atlantic Vision
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, has received letters of support from Republican Congressmen of the United States of America, Zach Nunn and Pete Sessions, in which they express support for her leadership and confidence in the continuation of her second presidential term. In their letters, they also reaffirm their support for Kosovo’s Euro-Atlantic direction. Congressman Zach Nunn has underlined the extremely strong and bipartisan confidence of the United States Congress in President Osmani’s leadership. “At a crucial moment for Kosovo and the region, your commitment to democratic principles and the rule of law has provided stability, continuity, and clear strategic direction,” the letter states. He further added: “your steadfast leadership uniquely positions you to continue to lead Kosovo forward.” Meanwhile, Congressman Pete Sessions emphasized that President Osmani represents Kosovo in an exemplary manner in the international arena and that her leadership has directly enhanced Kosovo’s standing and credibility among democratic allies. “I have great confidence in your ability to continue as President of the Republic of Kosovo,” Congressman Sessions wrote, among others. Both congressmen reaffirmed the United States’ continued support for Kosovo’s sovereignty, democratic development, Euro-Atlantic integration, and its prospects for NATO membership — key pillars for peace, stability, and sustainable prosperity in the region. These messages constitute clear evidence of the strong and strategic partnership between Kosovo and the United States, as well as of the continued confidence in President Osmani’s leadership, but also in Kosovo’s Euro-Atlantic path.
President Osmani congratulates the members of the Kosovo Assembly on the ratification of five international agreements: When we act together, Kosovo always wins
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, has congratulated the members of the Kosovo Assembly on the ratification of five international agreements, which pave the way for around 1.1 billion euros in investments and grants for our country. President Osmani wrote: I congratulate the members of the Kosovo Assembly on the ratification of five international agreements, which pave the way for around 1.1 billion euros in investments and grants for our country. These agreements bring greater opportunities for young people, greater support for families, more investment in businesses, higher quality in healthcare, education, and the rule of law, and more development. These are investments that will be felt directly in our citizens’ daily lives
Republican Congressman Self: Extremely Strong and Bipartisan Confidence in President Osmani’s Leadership
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, has received strong support from the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Europe, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the United States House of Representatives, Republican Congressman Keith Self. “I want to underline the extremely strong and bipartisan confidence of the United States Congress in your leadership as President of the Republic of Kosovo,” Congressman Self wrote in his letter of support. Underlining the crucial moment that Kosovo is going through, he gave full support for the continuity of this vision of the President, emphasizing that “your vision and unwavering commitment to democratic values provide stability, continuity, and clear strategic direction at a crucial moment for Kosovo and the region.” This high-level message clearly reaffirms that under President Osmani’s leadership, Kosovo’s institutions will continue to uphold democratic norms, constitutional principles, and the rule of law, essential elements for consolidating the state and strengthening international partnerships. The letter also emphasizes that the United States remains steadfast in its support for Kosovo’s long-term strategic and economic objectives, with particular emphasis on encouraging NATO membership and strengthening the Euro-Atlantic partnership as key pillars for sustainable stability and prosperity in the Balkans, objectives on which Madam President has worked throughout her mandate. This clear support from one of the key foreign policy figures in the US Congress constitutes a strong confirmation of confidence in President Osmani’s leadership and in the Euro-Atlantic direction of the Republic of Kosovo.