President Osmani received the Speaker of the Assembly, Mr. Dimal Basha
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, received today, in his capacity, the newly elected Speaker of the Assembly of Kosovo, Mr. Dimal Basha. At the meeting, Speaker Basha presented his position regarding the constitution of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo. On the other hand, President Osmani informed President Basha that the legal team of the Presidency is conducting an analysis regarding the process of the constitution of the Assembly of Kosovo. Madam President emphasized that, as always, she will act in full compliance with the Constitution and the laws in force, guaranteeing institutional stability and respecting the will of the citizens of Kosovo.
Madam President: September 1st always carries in itself the spirit of a new beginning
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, has congratulated the commencement of the new school year. President Osmani wrote: September 1st always carries in itself the spirit of a new beginning, with every student, teacher and parent getting the opportunity to write a success story. Let us commence this school year with courage, faith and respect for each other. Students should not stop asking and demanding, and teachers should not be frugal with engagement. commencement of the new school year! May it be a year filled with knowledge, joy and success for everyone!
President Osmani: the Presidency will always be in support of our youth
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, has organized a reception at the conclusion of the youth month. President Osmani wrote: We concluded the month of August, the month of youth, with a reception attended by young athletes who are reaping great victories, academic teams that represented us with dignity in international competitions, and young people who, through their achievements, are demonstrating that Kosovo has a capable, courageous and visionary generation ahead. The Presidency will always be in support of our youth, the future of our country.
President Osmani: 1584 of our citizens are still missing
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, said that on the International Day of Enforced Disappearances, we commemorate the open wound of Kosovo. President Osmani wrote: On the International Day of Enforced Disappearances, we commemorate the open wound of Kosovo. 1584 of our citizens are still missing. Behind every number is a life cut short, a family that has been waiting for justice for their loved ones for more than two decades. The open graves are living evidence of war crimes and repeated crimes by the Serbian genocidal regime, as well as a daily reminder that justice has not yet been served. As long as thousands of our citizens remain missing, peace remains incomplete. The Vucic regime continues to sleep on mass graves, holding hostage the unraveling of the fate of the missing. It is time for international partners to increase pressure on Serbia, because only the clarification of the fate of the missing and justice can bring to the families the peace they deserve.
President Osmani received the new United Nations Development Coordinator in Kosovo, Mr. Stephen O’Malley
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, received today the new United Nations Development Coordinator in Kosovo, Mr. Stephen O’Malley. On this occasion, President Osmani congratulated Mr. O’Malley on his new tenure, wishing him success throughout his mandate. President Osmani expressed her gratitude for the work of the United Nations Agencies present in the Republic of Kosovo, which, in cooperation with local institutions, have contributed to the achievement of common objectives. These objectives include projects to strengthen human rights, with special emphasis on persons with special needs, gender equality, the Women, Peace and Security Agenda, sustainable economic development, as well as other important areas.
President Osmani received the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, Christophe Kamp
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, received yesterday the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, Christophe Kamp. During the meeting, President Osmani emphasized that Kosovo has the most advanced system of human rights protection in all of Europe and remains committed to guaranteeing the rights of all citizens, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or other affiliation. Madam President emphasized that through the Consultative Council for Communities, the Presidency is working every day with representatives of all non-majority communities to address their concerns and find concrete solutions. She reiterated her commitment to further empowering all citizens of the Republic and advancing the highest democratic standards. In this spirit, Madam President underlined that inclusiveness, built on mutual respect, equality and fundamental freedoms, remains a priority, while emphasizing that diversity is a value of our society. She recalled that the Constitution of Kosovo, based on the most advanced democratic standards, provides powerful mechanisms for the protection of the cultural, linguistic and religious identity of communities, making Kosovo an example of inclusive democracy. President Osmani and Mr. Kamp also discussed the importance of continuing cooperation between Kosovo institutions and the OSCE, through various programs aimed at strengthening democracy, human rights and the rule of law, for which Kosovo is showing continuous progress.
President Osmani commemorates the anniversary of the historic visit of US senators to Prishtina
On August 29th, 1990, thousands of citizens from all over Kosovo, in the center of Prishtina chanted “Freedom… freedom!” and “USA… USA!” in the face of Milosevic’s oppressive regime. The delegation of US senators, led by Bob Dole, saw the violence with their own eyes and made our truth known to the world. 35 years later, Kosovo is a free and independent state. This is also due to the support of the United States, which has remained our guide and constant ally since then. May God bless Kosovo! May God bless the USA!
President Osmani on the International Day of the Disappeared: We will continue to work together until the return of the very last citizen of our Republic, our freedom will not be complete without their return
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, together with the Speaker of the Parliament, Dimal Basha, the acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti, as well as the families of those who disappeared by force during the last war in Kosovo, have paid tribute at the Missing Persons Monument. Below is President Osmani’s full media statement: Today, on the International Day of the Disappeared, as we do every year, we got together with the families of those who disappeared by force during the last war in Kosovo to commemorate each one of them, and also to raise our voice once again for justice and to raise our voice against this ongoing crime of Serbia. And I say that it is an ongoing crime because, beyond the crimes committed in ’98 and ’99 by Serbia, the forced disappearance of individuals, of the loved ones of many families here in Kosovo, is a crime that Serbia commits every day, by keeping them in mass graves, not respecting the agreements reached in Brussels aiming to clarify the fate of these enforced disappearances, Serbia commits a crime against humanity every day and violates international human rights conventions every day. Today, we are in full solidarity with the families, who still live in anxiety and endless pain, even 26 years after the war, but beyond words, we are together with the families in our ongoing efforts for justice and in our ongoing efforts to hold Serbia accountable for this repeated crime. We call once again to all our allies, all our international friends, to put continuous pressure on Serbia, this genocidal state, this state that still not only denies the crime, but also hides the crime, keeping thousands of Albanians from Kosovo, but also victims of other wars that Serbia has caused in the former Yugoslavia, forcibly disappeared. We will continue to work together until the return of the very last citizen of our Republic, and we keep reiterating that our freedom will not be complete without their return.
President Osmani received the US Chargé d’Affaires in Kosovo, Anu Prattipati
President Vjosa Osmani received today the US Chargé d’Affaires in Kosovo, Ms. Anu Prattipati. The latest developments in the country, including the election of the Speaker of the Assembly and the majority of the Deputy Speakers, as well as further steps towards the full constitution of the Assembly, were discussed at the meeting. Among the topics discussed was also bilateral cooperation, where the readiness for further advancement in areas of strategic interest for both countries was reaffirmed. On the eve of the High-Level Week of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where President Osmani will participate again this year as the head of the Kosovo delegation in her capacity as Head of State, the agenda and expectations from the planned meetings and activities were discussed.
The Consultative Council for Communities held its successive meeting under the chairmanship of President Osmani
The Consultative Council for Communities held its successive meeting under the chairmanship of the President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani. Important issues related to the needs and priorities of communities in the country, with a focus on their equal participation in social, institutional and economic life, were discussed at the meeting. The inclusion of communities in state processes was classified as essential for the realization of their rights, including social rights, and in building an inclusive society where every citizen enjoys equal treatment. The members of the Council expressed their gratitude to President Vjosa Osmani, highly appreciating her commitment to addressing and supporting community issues, as well as her willingness to always be by their side in solving challenges and advancing equal rights for all.