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President Osmani's address at the certification ceremony of 257 KSF recruits

Honourable Minister of Defense Mr. Mehaj, Honourable KSF Deputy Commander General Cikaqi, Honourable Brigadier General Irfete Spahiu, Honourable recruits, soldiers, non-commissioned officers and officers of our Army, Dear family members of the recruits who make us all proud today, Distinguished guests, Dear representatives of NALT and our partners, In a time period of only a few months I am among you again for the certification ceremony of 257 new recruits. It honours me and makes me proud that our army is increasing its ranks with young girls and boys who are transforming patriotism into professionalism. You are living each day more and more the dream of the generations that, in addition to the state, also wanted to have an army that will be in function of the protection of the country and in the function of the protection of the territorial integrity of every corner of our Kosovo. Just as the boys and girls of the KLA once carried on their shoulders the ideal of our freedom, today you carry on your shoulders the idea of ​​protecting the freedom, territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Republic of Kosovo. For nine weeks of training, the recruits who are being certified today have demonstrated skill, preparation and professionalism, led by our army's skilled instructors.  Today, 257 certified recruits are joining KSF, girls and boys with whom our Force is increasing the number of its members to over 3000. The KSF has an equal opportunity policy, so I encourage girls and women to become part of our army as much as possible. The success demonstrated in many other areas they have the opportunity to show by wearing the KSF uniform. With this number of recruits, the KSF is increasingly developing in accordance with professional standards and in line with the practices of the most modern armies in the world. This shows that the present and the future of our country are in safe hands, as the KSF is moving with confident steps towards the end of the transition phase. At a time when global peace is increasingly being challenged and authoritarian tendencies are emerging, strengthening our defense capabilities is a necessity. I have faith in the professionalism of our soldiers and I am sure that these recruits that we have ahead and others who have passed this way before are ready whenever they become defenders of our Republic. Russia's aggression these days shows that there will always be forces that want to destroy peace and want to violate the freedom and right of nations to live free. We have experienced the same thing before, therefore, we will never stop preparing our army as much as possible, to increase its numbers o that it is ready not only for the security of our state, but also a partner of NATO allied armies, an alliance which Republic of Kosovo intends to join o. NATO membership is a necessity and contributes to regional peace and stability. The KSF is becoming more and more a professional military force and interacting with NATO forces, thanks to the persistence of its members and permanent support from the country's institutions but also from our western allies, most of all from the United States. Therefore, a special thanks to the US and all our allies who are helping to increase the professionalism of the KSF and increase its capacity! Dear recruits and soldiers, Today your professional career is taking on a new direction. You are not who you were yesterday, but you have become who you will have to be tomorrow. Ready to respond to any situation, motivated and committed whenever the homeland needs you. Your task is not easy, but it is as great as it is noble. There is no greater honor in life than to become a defender of the homeland. I have full confidence in your training, as I believe that your engagement in the army will have a permanent reference: homeland above all! Distinguished certified recruits, with you today we are not only increasing the number of our army effectives, but also the security and guarantee for a better present and future. Our eyes today are on you. Our hope depends on you. Our goal is peace and we must not allow it to be violated by anyone. Our goal is the EU, NATO and other international organizations, where Kosovo deserves to be and which further strengthens the international subjectivity of our country, along with strengthening of the defense and security component. In the capacity of the Supreme Commander of this army, I thank you dear recruits, all your instructors, the command structure of the KSF and your families who have honored you and the whole country by supporting you at every step and you will serve the state as well at every step with the work you will do. I expect from you maximum commitment and engagement in fulfilling the responsibilities arising from your noble mission in defense of the homeland!   God bless the Kosovo Security Force! God bless our Republic! Thank you!

President Osmani received the President of the Constitutional Court of Albania, the President of the Constitutional Court of Kosovo and representatives of the justice systems of both countries

The President of the Republic of Kosova Vjosa Osmani Sadriu received at a meeting the President of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Albania Mrs. Vitore Tusha, President of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kosovo Mrs. Gresa Caka-Nimani and a delegation consisting of representatives of the justice systems of both countries.

President Osmani's address at the high-level 2022 “Green Energy Days” Conference

Distinguished guests, Representatives of institutions from Kosovo and the region, Distinguished representatives of academia, civil society and the media, Representatives of the European Union in Kosovo, Ladies and gentlemen, I have the pleasure to proclaim open today the conference which marks the Green Days and which focuses on the commitment of institutions, of civil society and other relevant actors in Kosovo and in the region towards meeting the objectives of the Green Agenda. The new reality is such that the green agenda has already become part of every discussion but also part of every cross-sectoral policy and goes far beyond the exclusive focus of the energy sector and the environment, as has been the practice over the years. Today, therefore, I want to thank in the first place the civil society and the many activists, in particular the environmental activists, for the fact that they have made sure and also remained committed that the policy-making, but also the law-making in our country goes in favour of advancing the green agenda. So today, I say thank you to you who are in this room, but also to many others who are not with us today, for the commitment, for the tireless work, but above all, for the unwavering faith in this cause. These are not the easiest of times. On the contrary, these are indeed very challenging times for Kosovo, Europe and beyond. The war in Ukraine followed the energy crisis in Europe, deepening it even further and putting in front of us numerous questions on ensuring energy security. The removal of Russian gas from the energy system of EU countries is of course the most appropriate and strategic decision of in current days. But, the great dependence built over the years on Russian gas by some of the EU countries brings the whole continent to a crucial situation when quick, smart solutions must be made, which as much as affect the economy and energy sectors and they also convey a clear geopolitical message. And while Europe must find the right  balance between quick solutions in guaranteeing uninterrupted supply of electricity, and in parallel to ensure that it does not jeopardize the objectives of decarbonisation and climate action, the challenges in our country, and they also remain as serious issues in the whole of our region. Dependence on lignite has been synonymous with the energy system in our country for a very long time. Although this has protected us to some extent in the face of recent developments in energy markets, it has also shown us how problematic the lack of diversification of energy resources is. As a result of the demolition of our already extremely antiquated power plants, our country was forced to turn to imports. Along with electricity imports, the high electricity prices were also imported and not only that. This was the high price that Kosovo paid this winter due to the lack of diversification of energy resources. However, coal dependency has had just as much impact on the environment and our health over the years. Respectively, it has significantly affected the pollution of air, nature, as well as water, and consequently has had an equally negative impact on our health. We are seeing the consequences every day and they are becoming even more serious. Unfortunately, for way too long the energy sector has been seen as an isolated sector, refusing to understand the close interconnectedness it has with the health of the economy, with the health of the environment and with our health. Facts and statistics speak for themselves. Alarming excess of particulates, a high number of respiratory diseases, dusty public spaces and urban chaos are a direct result of negligence in prioritizing environmental protection. These are the result of wrong and long-delayed policies in the energy and environment sectors. Today we have the opportunity to do things differently. At such a crucial momentum for the future of energy in our country and beyond, we have the opportunity to do things much better than they have been so far. Therefore, I strongly believe in the green agenda and we will work together to help it in order to be implemented in our country in the coming years. During my address today, I will not talk about figures, laws, and the findings of academic and scientific research and what you have done today in this room. Sometimes images speak louder than numbers, more so than every word and every statistic. Above all, today we also have invited field experts who will give us a clearer picture over the coming hours. But today I am here to convey the clear message that despite the fact that the present may seem extremely challenging, the future must be clear: the future is green and sustainable. In this regard, we need fast, bold, wise and affordable solutions. And while the modalities for achieving these goals may vary and we do not all see them the same, we need to be clear that investment options that we will not regret are already before us. Such are investments in renewable energy sources and in the application of energy efficiency measures. So, as long as we identify long-term scenarios for the development of the energy sector, these are some of the answers we have ready now.  But, in this journey we shall not succeed alone. Therefore, I want to emphasize and re-emphasize the extremely important role of regional cooperation in meeting these challenges. Much has been said and written in this regard. But if we do not prove ourselves with proactive policies and actions, it will be the market that will send us clear messages concerning this. I am also clear about the importance of ensuring energy independence, but I am equally clear about the importance of regional cooperation in the spirit of enabling an easier and more affordable energy transition. Therefore, I encourage you today to also speak and act, not for a moment eliminating the importance of neighbourly cooperation in ensuring fair,

President Osmani's address at the high-level 2022 “Green Energy Days” Conference

Distinguished guests, Representatives of institutions from Kosovo and the region, Distinguished representatives of academia, civil society and the media, Representatives of the European Union in Kosovo, Ladies and gentlemen, I have the pleasure to proclaim open today the conference which marks the Green Days and which focuses on the commitment of institutions, of civil society and other relevant actors in Kosovo and in the region towards meeting the objectives of the Green Agenda. The new reality is such that the green agenda has already become part of every discussion but also part of every cross-sectoral policy and goes far beyond the exclusive focus of the energy sector and the environment, as has been the practice over the years. Today, therefore, I want to thank in the first place the civil society and the many activists, in particular the environmental activists, for the fact that they have made sure and also remained committed that the policy-making, but also the law-making in our country goes in favour of advancing the green agenda. So today, I say thank you to you who are in this room, but also to many others who are not with us today, for the commitment, for the tireless work, but above all, for the unwavering faith in this cause. These are not the easiest of times. On the contrary, these are indeed very challenging times for Kosovo, Europe and beyond. The war in Ukraine followed the energy crisis in Europe, deepening it even further and putting in front of us numerous questions on ensuring energy security. The removal of Russian gas from the energy system of EU countries is of course the most appropriate and strategic decision of in current days. But, the great dependence built over the years on Russian gas by some of the EU countries brings the whole continent to a crucial situation when quick, smart solutions must be made, which as much as affect the economy and energy sectors and they also convey a clear geopolitical message. And while Europe must find the right  balance between quick solutions in guaranteeing uninterrupted supply of electricity, and in parallel to ensure that it does not jeopardize the objectives of decarbonisation and climate action, the challenges in our country, and they also remain as serious issues in the whole of our region. Dependence on lignite has been synonymous with the energy system in our country for a very long time. Although this has protected us to some extent in the face of recent developments in energy markets, it has also shown us how problematic the lack of diversification of energy resources is. As a result of the demolition of our already extremely antiquated power plants, our country was forced to turn to imports. Along with electricity imports, the high electricity prices were also imported and not only that. This was the high price that Kosovo paid this winter due to the lack of diversification of energy resources. However, coal dependency has had just as much impact on the environment and our health over the years. Respectively, it has significantly affected the pollution of air, nature, as well as water, and consequently has had an equally negative impact on our health. We are seeing the consequences every day and they are becoming even more serious. Unfortunately, for way too long the energy sector has been seen as an isolated sector, refusing to understand the close interconnectedness it has with the health of the economy, with the health of the environment and with our health. Facts and statistics speak for themselves. Alarming excess of particulates, a high number of respiratory diseases, dusty public spaces and urban chaos are a direct result of negligence in prioritizing environmental protection. These are the result of wrong and long-delayed policies in the energy and environment sectors. Today we have the opportunity to do things differently. At such a crucial momentum for the future of energy in our country and beyond, we have the opportunity to do things much better than they have been so far. Therefore, I strongly believe in the green agenda and we will work together to help it in order to be implemented in our country in the coming years. During my address today, I will not talk about figures, laws, and the findings of academic and scientific research and what you have done today in this room. Sometimes images speak louder than numbers, more so than every word and every statistic. Above all, today we also have invited field experts who will give us a clearer picture over the coming hours. But today I am here to convey the clear message that despite the fact that the present may seem extremely challenging, the future must be clear: the future is green and sustainable. In this regard, we need fast, bold, wise and affordable solutions. And while the modalities for achieving these goals may vary and we do not all see them the same, we need to be clear that investment options that we will not regret are already before us. Such are investments in renewable energy sources and in the application of energy efficiency measures. So, as long as we identify long-term scenarios for the development of the energy sector, these are some of the answers we have ready now.  But, in this journey we shall not succeed alone. Therefore, I want to emphasize and re-emphasize the extremely important role of regional cooperation in meeting these challenges. Much has been said and written in this regard. But if we do not prove ourselves with proactive policies and actions, it will be the market that will send us clear messages concerning this. I am also clear about the importance of ensuring energy independence, but I am equally clear about the importance of regional cooperation in the spirit of enabling an easier and more affordable energy transition. Therefore, I encourage you today to also speak and act, not for a moment eliminating the importance of neighbourly cooperation in ensuring fair,

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