Statement by the President of the Republic of Kosovo
The Republic of Kosovo is built on the foundations of unbreakable friendship with the United States of America. This relationship is not only diplomatic but is an existential part of our state and national identity. To this end, the President’s engagements have been and remain unwavering and continuous, as has been repeatedly confirmed by the leadership of the United States of America, inclusive of President Trump’s recent letter to President Osmani in August 2025. Therefore, Madam President expresses her deepest regret and concern related to the decision to suspend the Strategic Dialogue, an important cooperation mechanism between Kosovo and the United States. The Strategic Dialogue was initiated by Madam President in 2021, through a proposal addressed to the President of the United States of America. This proposal by the President was reconfirmed in June 2022, via a verbal note and during the meeting with the US Secretary of State in July of the same year. Following the extraordinary engagement of the Presidency and the State Department team, this process was finalized with the final confirmation at the meeting between President Osmani and the State Department in January 2025. The issue of the alliance with the United States is a strategic issue that requires political unity and commitment from everyone in Kosovo. The citizens of Kosovo know that their freedom became a reality also with the decisive help of the United States, and that without this historic friendship, we would never have reached where we are today. The President of the Republic of Kosovo will continue to work closely with the United States in all areas of common interest: strengthening peace and stability in the region, further democratization of our country, building a Euro-Atlantic future, as well as the continued protection of the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and constitutional order of the Republic of Kosovo. The security of the Republic of Kosovo is strongly linked to the support of the United States of America, and hence, everyone must take the preservation of this sacred alliance with the utmost seriousness and responsibility. The Strategic Dialogue reached in January 2025 is an extremely valuable mechanism of this cooperation. In this spirit, the Presidency of the Republic of Kosovo will make every effort with maximum engagement to ensure that this dialogue resumes as soon as possible because our partnership with the United States is not only a guarantee for the present but also the safest compass toward the future.
President Osmani joined the Linja e Jetes (Line of life) Initiative during the International Suicide Prevention Month
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, has joined the Linja e Jetes (Line of life) Initiative during the International Suicide Prevention Month. President Osmani wrote: During the International Suicide Prevention Month, I had the honor of joining the Linja e Jetes (Line of life) Initiative at the International Suicide Prevention Month Today and every day, we reaffirm our commitment to building a society where pain is not enveloped by silence, and where everyone feels that they are never alone. Mental health should not be a topic that is silenced, but a daily priority. We are #hereforeachother!
President Vjosa Osmani’s statement following the tributes paid in honor of the 24th anniversary of the September 11th 2001 terrorist attacks in the USA
President Osmani received the US Chargé d’Affaires, Anu Prattipati
President Vjosa Osmani received today the United States Chargé d’Affaires in Kosovo, Ms. Anu Prattipati. The latest developments in the country, the importance of the functionalization of all institutions of the Republic of Kosovo, and the importance of respecting the interim measure of the Constitutional Court and the awaiting of the final verdict were discussed at the meeting. On the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001, in the USA, President Osmani emphasized that Kosovo stands shoulder to shoulder with the American people, today, tomorrow and always, in defense of peace and a better future for generations to come. On the eve of the High-Level Week of the United Nations Assembly, they also discussed the activities that will be carried out during this week, the planned meetings, as well as the expectations arising from them.
President Osmani received the new manager of the World Bank Kosovo office, Ms. Carole Megevand
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, received today the new manager of the World Bank Kosovo office, Ms. Carole Megevand. On this occasion, President Osmani congratulated Ms. Megevand on her new role, wishing her success throughout her mandate. President Osmani expressed her gratitude for the World Bank’s contribution to the Republic of Kosovo over the years, a contribution that, in addition to supporting the country’s sustainable economic development through investments in human capital, has also helped improve the general well-being of its citizens.
Today’s President Osmani’s press conference
Madam President: September 11th 2001 is a wound and a memory of immeasurable pain, but also a testament to the united strength of the democratic world
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, together with the Speaker of the Parliament Dimal Basha, the acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti and the representative of the Embassy of the United States of America, paid homage at the plaque placed in honor of the victims of the September 11 terrorist attack. President Osmani wrote: September 11, 2001 is a wound and a memory of immeasurable pain, but also a testament to the united strength of the democratic world. On the 24th anniversary of the September 11th 2001 terrorist attacks in the USA, we honor the memory of approximately 3,000 innocent lives lost and the suffering of their families. Those dark hours changed history forever, but they failed to break the spirit of freedom. An unbreakable solidarity was born from the ashes of tragedy, a determination that terror will never triumph over freedom and human dignity. On this day that reminds us of the fragility of peace, Kosovo stands shoulder to shoulder with the American people, today, tomorrow, and always, in defense of peace and a better future for generations to come.
President Vjosa Osmani’s press conference
President Osmani received the Apostolic Nuncio to Kosovo, Luigi Bianco
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, received today in an introductory meeting the Apostolic Nuncio of the Holy See to the Republic of Kosovo, Luigi Bianco, who is making his first official visit to our country. President Osmani congratulated Nuncio Bianco on his new assignment and expressed her belief that his visit will contribute to the further strengthening of relations between Kosovo and the Holy See. Evaluating the opening of the Kosovo Mission to the Vatican as an important achievement in the framework of relations with the Holy See, Madam President expressed her belief that the recognition of Kosovo’s independence will contribute to the development of increasingly close relations with the Vatican. During the conversation with the Apostolic Nuncio Bianco, President Osmani recalled her visit to the Vatican and the special meeting with the late Pope Francis, describing the conversation with him as an important moment in the development of friendly relations and mutual respect between Kosovo and the Holy See. Furthermore, Madam President reiterated that Kosovo remains committed to continuing cooperation with the Holy See under the leadership of Pope Leo, committed to peace, interfaith dialogue, and the strengthening of the universal values of solidarity and humanism.
President Osmani received the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia, Faisal Ghazi Ismail Hifzi
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, received today the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Faisal Ghazi Ismail Hifzi. Bilateral relations between the two countries and the mutual commitment to their expansion, through the promotion of economic investments in Kosovo, further international support for our country by Saudi Arabia, as well as increasing cooperation between the citizens of both countries were discussed at the meeting. President Osmani expressed her gratitude for the continued support of Saudi Arabia, reiterating Kosovo’s commitment to further strengthening of this friendship. Ambassador Hifzi handed over to President Osmani the invitation made by the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, to participate in the “Future Investment Initiative” forum to be held in Riyadh. Madam President thanked the ambassador for the invitation and reiterated her willingness to continue working together with His Highness, in aiming the expansion of cooperation between the two countries.