Madam President: Kosovo moves forward by gaining friends!
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, said that in addition to the act of recognition, yesterday in Nassau, the capital of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, together with Prime Minister Philip Davis, we also signed the Agreement on the establishment of diplomatic relations. President Osmani wrote: Kosovo moves forward by gaining friends! In addition to the act of recognition, yesterday in Nassau, the capital of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, together with Prime Minister Philip Davis, we also signed the Agreement on the establishment of diplomatic relations. This act strengthens the international subjectivity of Kosovo and expands the circle of our amicable states that believe in the values of freedom, sovereignty and cooperation. Kosovo remains committed to sincere partnerships in the service of international peace and stability.
President Osmani and Prime Minister of the Bahamas, Philip Davis joint media address regarding the recognition of the Republic of Kosovo by the Bahamas
President Osmani signs the recognition agreement with the state of the Bahamas
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, has signed the agreement on recognition and establishment of diplomatic relations with the state of the Bahamas. Regarding this historic decision, President Osmani wrote: The Bahamas recognizes Kosovo. Another historic decision for our country. The Bahamas becomes the 121st state to recognize Kosovo as an independent and sovereign state. Congratulations to all the citizens of our Republic! We have just signed, here in the capital of the Bahamas, the bilateral agreement on the recognition and establishment of diplomatic relations with the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, our good friend Philip Davis. Full statement: Joint statement by the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and the Republic of Kosovo on the recognition and establishment of diplomatic relations The Commonwealth of The Bahamas and the Republic of Kosovo announce that The Bahamas has recognised the Republic of Kosovo as an independent and sovereign State. The two countries further announce the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and the Republic of Kosovo, effective from the date of signature of the Joint Communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations, in accordance with international law and the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. Both countries affirm their commitment to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, including respect for sovereignty, equality of States, and the peaceful settlement of disputes. They agree to advance their relationship on the basis of mutual respect, reciprocity, and constructive engagement. The Bahamas and Kosovo express their intention to deepen cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including political consultation, trade and investment, tourism, education and culture, technology and innovation, public sector cooperation, and people-to-people exchange, subject to the laws and procedures of each country. The Bahamas and Kosovo look forward to building a warm and productive partnership that serves the interests of both peoples and contributes to peace and cooperation internationally.
JOINT STATEMENT by The Commonwealth of The Bahamas and the Republic of Kosovo on Recognition and the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
The Commonwealth of The Bahamas and the Republic of Kosovo announce that The Bahamas has recognised the Republic of Kosovo as an independent and sovereign State. The two countries further announce the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and the Republic of Kosovo, effective from the date of signature of the Joint Communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations, in accordance with international law and the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. Both countries affirm their commitment to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, including respect for sovereignty, equality of States, and the peaceful settlement of disputes. They agree to advance their relationship on the basis of mutual respect, reciprocity, and constructive engagement. The Bahamas and Kosovo express their intention to deepen cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including political consultation, trade and investment, tourism, education and culture, technology and innovation, public sector cooperation, and people to people exchange, subject to the laws and procedures of each country. The Bahamas and Kosovo look forward to building a warm and productive partnership that serves the interests of both peoples and contributes to peace and cooperation internationally.
President Osmani: Finally, the decision has been reached to lift the unjust measures imposed on Kosovo
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, said that the intensive meetings during the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Brussels produced concrete results for our country. President Osmani wrote: The intensive meetings during the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Brussels produced concrete results for our country. Finally, the decision was reached to lift the unjust measures imposed on Kosovo. I sincerely thank the leaders of the European Union, as well as all our partners, for appreciating Kosovo’s incessant engagements.
President Osmani: After intensive discussions in Brussels, the decision was reached to lift all measures on Kosovo
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, announced that at the end of the European Union and Western Balkans Summit, after intensive discussions, the decision was reached to lift all measures on Kosovo. As President Osmani announced, a large part will be lifted today, while the rest will be lifted at the end of January. Full statement video:
President Vjosa Osmani’s arrival and statement at the start of the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Brussels
President Osmani met with High Representative Kaja Kallas; following the announcement of the partial lifting of the measures, I reiterated the necessity of their full removal
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, during her stay in Brussels, met with the High Representative Kaja Kallas. President Osmani wrote: In Brussels, I thanked High Representative Kaja Kallas for her continued support for Kosovo’s European integration. Following the announcement of the partial lifting of the measures, I reiterated the necessity of their complete lifting, as all the conditions set by the European Union have now been fulfilled. We will continue to work closely with Ms. Kallas and all our partners until these measures are fully lifted.
President Osmani’s interview with Bloomberg, during which she discusses President Trump’s role in strengthening peace in our region, the integration of our region into the Euro-Atlantic family and the latest political developments in Kosovo
Madam President at the meeting with President of the European Council, Costa: We welcome the EU decision to partially lift the measures, while we hope and strive to have them lifted in full as soon as possible
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, during her stay in Brussels met with the President of the European Council, António Costa. President Osmani wrote: In Brussels, I was welcomed by the President of the European Council, António Costa. We welcome the EU decision to partially lift the measures, while we hope and strive to have them lifted in full as soon as possible. The Republic of Kosovo has demonstrated constructiveness, cooperation and full compliance with the foreign and security policy of the European Union. At the meeting, I emphasized that Kosovo has fulfilled all the conditions set by the EU itself, no matter how unfair they may be and therefore, there is no reason to hinder or delay the lifting of the remaining measures. On the other hand, we hope that as soon as possible, we will have the support of all member states so that Kosovo, based on its merits, obtains the status of candidate country for membership in the European Union.