President Osmani, at the meeting with the French representative, supports the construction of new bridges over the Ibër and calls for the urgent lifting of measures against Kosovo
President Vjosa Osmani received today the French Special Envoy for the Western Balkans, Ambassador René Troccaz, and discussed political developments in Kosovo and regional security. Madam President reiterated Kosovo’s strategic orientation towards integration into the European Union and NATO, as well as its unwavering commitment to membership in the Council of Europe, emphasizing that reforms, the rule of law and compliance with European standards remain the main priorities. Madam President emphasized that Kosovo is committed to political stability and the full democratic functioning of institutions, citing the election of the Speaker of the Assembly and the majority of deputy speakers as key steps in this direction. Regarding the opening of the new bridge over the Ibër river and the continuation of the construction of an additional bridge, President Osmani emphasized that she welcomes their construction, highlighting the positive role that bridges play in the integration, unification and rapprochement of citizens, through facilitating movement, cooperation and transport. She further recalled that the closure of the main bridge in Mitrovica in 1999 was not made for security reasons but due to extremely harmful political decisions and that it is regrettable that 26 years after the closure and now 10 years after the Brussels agreement to open the bridge, it remains closed. She added that it is not the bridges that create tensions, but violent people, such as illegal criminal structures financed by Serbia, which have created violence and tensions over these decades. “It is the criminal and destabilizing activity of Radojcic and criminal groups in the north that hindered normality and free movement, creating an atmosphere of fear and tension, not the bridges,” she emphasized. Madam President also explained that these illegal criminal structures are solely responsible for the violence and tensions, and not the infrastructure that is being built to unite communities. Regarding the European Union’s restrictive measures against Kosovo, President Osmani said that, in addition to being unjust, these measures unreasonably hit the citizens of Kosovo and their well-being and also harm the democratic processes and development of the country, as well as damage the credibility of the EU-led dialogue. In conclusion, Madam President reaffirmed Kosovo’s readiness to be a reliable partner in strengthening peace, stability and regional cooperation.
President Osmani presented the Presidential Medal of Merit to Prof. Dr. Nimetullah Hafiz
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, presented today the Presidential Medal of Merit to Prof. Dr. Nimetullah Hafiz, awarded in April of this year, in honor and gratitude for his extraordinary contribution to the field of education, science, culture and Turkish literature in Kosovo and beyond. Professor Hafiz worked at the University of Pristina, in the Department of Turkish Language and Literature. Hafizi is one of the key figures in contemporary Turkish literary creativity in Kosovo and the first scholar to defend his doctoral thesis in the field of Turkish language. During his career, he made valuable contributions as a teacher, researcher, and publicist.
President Osmani commemorates the hero Ismet Rrahmani
On the 27th anniversary of the fall, we honor and remember Ismet Rrahmani, the hero who dedicated his life to the education of generations and the freedom of the homeland. He was a devout education activist and later a prominent activist of the liberation struggle. The ideals that guided the hero Ismet Rrahmani do not fade, because his every action is a reminder that freedom and education are sacred values that must be preserved. By remembering his life and work, we preserve his legacy and inspire future generations. May the memory of the hero Ismet Rrahmani be eternal!
Madam President’s statement on the constitution of the Assembly
Madam President welcomes the fact that the process of the constitution of the Assembly has begun to unblock and hopes that this process will be concluded as soon as possible, in accordance with the constitution. She wishes the new President Dimal Basha and the elected Vice Presidents of the Assembly, Ms. Albulena Haxhiu, Ms. Vlora Çitaku, Mr. Kujtim Shala and Ms. Emilija Redžepi, fruitful proceedings, in the interest of the country. Madam President hopes that as soon as possible, and in accordance with constitutional procedures, the Assembly will also vote on the new Government that emerged from the will of the citizens at the February 9th elections.
President Vjosa Osmani’s address yesterday at the Alpbach European Forum about the importance of defending democracy and the fight for the rule of law
President Osmani met with the President of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen: friendly discussions on strengthening of relations with Austria
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, met with the President of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen, and the First Lady, Doris Schmidauer in Alpbach. “With the President of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen, and the First Lady Doris Schmidauer, in beautiful Alpbach. Friendly discussions on strengthening of relations with Austria, one of our nation’s strongest allies,” wrote President Osmani.
Madam President: A generation that knows no borders!
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, met with a group of young Albanians at the Alpbach European Forum. President Osmani wrote: A generation that knows no borders! A beautiful afternoon in the heart of the Austrian Alps, among extraordinary young Albanians at the Alpbach European Forum. They all have one thing in common: the love for their country and a determination to make Kosovo better.
President Osmani commemorates Commander Ismet Jashari-Kumanova, on the 27th anniversary of his fall
On the 27th anniversary of his heroic fall, we commemorate with honor and pride Commander Ismet Jashari-Kumanova, one of the most emblematic figures of the Kosovo Liberation Army. He fell on the altar of freedom as an invincible commander, becoming an inspiration for generations and a symbol of sacrifice for freedom. On this day, we also honor all the martyrs of the 121st Pashtrik Operational Zone Brigade, who wrote the most glorious pages of our history with their blood. Eternal glory!
President Osmani’s yesterday’s interview with Polish broadcaster TVP World in Alpbach on recent developments and the importance of Kosovo’s integration into Euro-Atlantic institutions
President Osmani’s discussion at the Alpbach European Forum in Austria
President Osmani’s discussion at the Alpbach European Forum in Austria focused on Kosovo’s steps towards the future, geopolitical developments affecting the country, and the future of the European Union.