Today’s press conference of President Vjosa Osmani
President Osmani received the Finnish Ambassador Mr. Matti Nissinen, in a farewell meeting
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, received today in a farewell meeting the Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to Kosovo, Mr. Matti Nissinen, on the occasion of the termination of his diplomatic mandate to our country. President Osmani expressed her deep gratitude for Ambassador Nissinen’s extraordinary contribution in strengthening of relations between Kosovo and Finland. She emphasized that his continuous engagement has played a key role in bringing the two countries even closer together and in creating a sustainable partnership, based on shared democratic values and a shared vision for the future. In this context, Madam President particularly appreciated the bilateral visit to Finland, which she described as an important moment in bilateral relations and a concrete demonstration of friendship and mutual respect between the two countries. During the meeting, Madam President reiterated her gratitude for Finland’s continued support to Kosovo’s Euro-Atlantic path. recent developments in the country, including the constitution of new institutions were also discussed at the meeting. At the conclusion of the meeting, President Osmani thanked Ambassador Nissinen for the fruitful cooperation and dignified representation of the Finnish state and people in Kosovo, wishing him continued success in all his future endeavours.
Madam President: Sunny Hill Festival is a tale of a dream come true
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, participated last night at the Sunny Hill Festival. President Osmani wrote: Sunny Hill Festival is a tale of a dream come true. A dream that began with love for the country and turned into one of the most inspiring events that places Kosovo at the center of the global cultural map. Through music, passion and energy of youth – Kosovo is shining. It is showing that even from a small country, great things can be born. Thank you, Dua, for making your dream ours too. Thank you to the Sunny Hill team for making this dream a reality every year, bringing the world to the heart of Kosovo! 🇽🇰 📸: Dua Lipa, Sunny Hill Festival, Arben Llapashtica
President Osmani at the meeting with the US Deputy Secretary of Defense, Mr. David A. Baker: Kosovo is a reliable partner and contributor to regional security and US strategic interests
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, received the US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Mr. David A. Baker, with whom she discussed the expansion of cooperation in the fields of security and defense industry. President Osmani emphasized that Kosovo is building a modern security force in compliance with NATO standards and that the partnership with the US is essential for peace and stability in the region. In this context, President Osmani underlined that Kosovo’s membership in NATO is not only a strategic goal of our state, but a necessity for the security architecture in the region. She stressed that Kosovo is ready to contribute as a reliable ally and meet the defense spending target in record time, adding that the support of the United States in this membership goal is crucial. She emphasized that the US military presence in Kosovo directly serves the strategic interests of the United States in the Western Balkans and that cooperation in the defense industry represents a new opportunity for joint investments, to the benefit of both countries. The cooperation in the field of the military industry was also discussed. President Osmani presented the need for the expansion of cooperation in this area, emphasizing that Kosovo has potential in the field of military production with the support of the United States and various US companies that may be interested in this direction. President Osmani pointed out that the strategic partnership with the United States of America is the main pillar of guaranteeing long-term stability in the Western Balkans.
President Vjosa Osmani’s address at the event organized by the Swiss Embassy in Kosovo, in honor of the Swiss National Day
Madam President: The doors of the Presidency will always be open to our extraordinary diaspora!
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, met with numerous members of our diaspora, who were present at the event organized by the Presidency of the Republic on the occasion of the arrival of our compatriots in their homeland. “The doors of the Presidency will always be open to our extraordinary diaspora. Thank you!”, wrote President Osmani.
Madam President: Our pride, our voice all around the world, the daughter of Kosovo – welcome home, Dua!
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, received Dua Lipa yesterday. “Our pride, our voice all over the world, the daughter of Kosovo – welcome home, Dua!”, wrote President Osmani.
Madam President: An exceptional honor to grant today, by presidential decree, the citizenship of the Republic of Kosovo to Dua Lipa
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, granted today the citizenship of the Republic of Kosovo to Dua Lipa, one of the most iconic cultural and artistic personalities in our country’s history. President Osmani wrote: Welcome back home, Dua! ❤️ An exceptional honor to grant today, by presidential decree, the citizenship of the Republic of Kosovo to Dua Lipa, one of the most iconic cultural and artistic personalities in our country’s history. Dua and Kosovo have always been inseparable. She has been and continues to be one of the most powerful voices on the world’s biggest stages, making history with her achievements and becoming an inspiration for millions of people around the globe. Our gratitude is endless for everything Dua has done and continues to do for Kosovo, for our youth, for our art, and for the international image of our country. Dua, Kosovo is always proud of you!
President Osmani’s address at the event organized by the Presidency of the Republic on the occasion of the arrival of our compatriots in their homeland
Dear sisters and brothers, Honourable compatriots, Welcome home! In Kosovo’s history, there has never been a more enduring, more dedicated and more vital force than our diaspora. You are not guests here, you are not just visitors, but you are sons and daughters of this land! From the first generation of Albanian diaspora that was forced to leave to escape violence and oppression to the new generation, which today contributes to innovation, education, sports and diplomacy, the history of our diaspora is a story of strength, a story of pride and dedication. Diaspora is not distant, because it is a heart that beats equally for the homeland as well. Your generations have built, over the decades, not only their lives in diaspora, but have also built strong bridges between Kosovo and the countries that became your second home. The processes from the liberation efforts to the declaration of independence, from the building of democracy to the strengthening of the state in the international arena also bear the stamp of our expats. From construction companies in Switzerland and Germany to those in the USA and Canada, from universities in these countries, to entrepreneurs in Canada, Austria and technology in Scandinavia, you have been the strong pillar of the development of the countries wherever you might have gone to. Today, Albanians are everywhere in the world and not only as a physical presence, but also as political presence, as MP’s, mayors, professors, artists, engineers, successful athletes and world-famous singers. This is a page of glory for our entire nation, because wherever you go, you brighten the face of Kosovo, but also, wherever you go, you carry Kosovo with you. You have represented our country better than any word or a slogan. Therefore, we always say that you are the best ambassadors of Kosovo, without offending our ambassadors, who formally and with great dignity represent us all over the world. Therefore, on this welcoming day, we express our deep gratitude to each and every one of you. Also, on this day, I believe that you will join us in expressing our joint sympathy for the 33-year-old member of the diaspora, who tragically lost his life in Lake Ujman. His loss has touched the hearts of everyone. On behalf of all citizens of the Republic of Kosovo, I once again express my most sincere condolences to his family and relatives. Dear members of our diaspora, The Republic of Kosovo, an independent, sovereign and democratic state, is also the result of the direct support, engagement and contribution of our precious diaspora. Therefore, it is never enough to repeat our eternal gratitude to each of you, even at events like this. You do not need to simply feel welcome, because Kosovo is as much yours as it is ours! During the most difficult years, you were a strong arm for Kosovo, not only by contributing, but also with your blood, sweat and sacrifice. You did not let Kosovo fall, even when it had nothing but love and hope. You, who from exile built bridges, an economy and hope during the war years, also kept the spirit of freedom alive, after the war you encouraged the revival, and today you are an essential part of Kosovo’s development. Today, Kosovo does not call you only because it longs for you, and not only for the summer, Kosovo invites you for partnership, to invest, to create and to build the future together. Our country and yours has the potential to become an example, but to make this potential a reality, it also needs your mind and heart. Without the diaspora, as you well know, in the most difficult times of our country, even the Kosovo Liberation Army, without this contribution of the diaspora, would have had an even more difficult battle for freedom. Without the diaspora, many things would have been more distant, more difficult, and perhaps even impossible, because you are not only an asset to the countries where you live today, but a national asset to the Republic of Kosovo. Therefore, your return, whether temporary on a visit or even permanent, is not simply a nostalgic return, but a strategic return. The future we want for our children is being built now, with our hands, together, Kosovo and the diaspora of Kosovo, through the joining of our forces. A more developed, stronger and more dignified Kosovo, this is our mutual ambition. Therefore, come back not only for vacation, but also to invest, to work together. Come back to be part of a shared success, which makes Kosovo a success story internationally. Your acts will never remain simply in the archives of history, but they are part of the strong foundations of our state, they are the living proof that the diaspora will forever remain a pillar of our Republic. Therefore, once again we thank you for everything you have done and invite you to everything we can do from now on. Kosovo is not just your home, Kosovo is also the opportunity, it is the common future for you and all of us. Thank you for never leaving us ! Thank you for being here today! Thank you for being part of tomorrow, which we will build together! May God bless our diaspora! May God bless the Republic of Kosovo!
President Osmani receives official notification from the US on the continuation of the MCC Compact
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, has received the official notification from the Deputy Secretary of State of the United States of America, Christopher Landau, that the US Government has decided to continue the implementation of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact in Kosovo, confirming the unwavering commitment of the US to support the economic development and energy security of our country. This decision of exceptional importance comes after the letter that President Osmani sent to the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, as well as after the successful meeting of President Osmani with Deputy Secretary Landau, during her official visit to Washington, where the mutual benefits of this program were discussed in detail. Just a few days after this high-level meeting, the US administration gave the green light to the continuation of the Compact, with Deputy Secretary Landau playing a key role in this decision-making. In discussions with the Trump Administration, Madam President emphasized that the MCC Compact not only increases the country’s energy security but also creates new opportunities for mutual investment and opens new avenues for American businesses in the Kosovo market. President Osmani expressed her deep gratitude for the Deputy Secretary Landau’s engagement, while emphasizing that: “This moment represents a clear testament to President Trump’s vision and his administration’s enduring commitment to strengthening alliances through economic opportunity and shared prosperity.”