President Osmani receives the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, received today the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. During the meeting, President Osmani emphasized the commitment of the Republic of Kosovo to the Growth Plan reform agenda, underlining the importance of their implementation and close cooperation with the European Union in this process. Now that the Assembly has been constituted, Madam President expressed her expectations that the adoption of the Growth Plan will be among the first approvals carried out by the Assembly. President Osmani stated that the successful reforms and the continuous progress of Kosovo in international democracy and rule of law indices are clear evidence of our country’s commitment to European integration. In this context, she reiterated the importance of granting Kosovo the status of candidate country for membership in the European Union, by finding ways to break the current blockade that exists in the EU. At the meeting, President Osmani also stressed the necessity of lifting of the unfair measures against Kosovo, recalling that the European Commission itself has confirmed that these measures should be lifted, since the proposal of the EU High Representative in June 2024. Speaking about Kosovo’s efforts towards approximation with the European Union, President Osmani stressed that the support of the European Commission in this process remains essential. She reiterated the commitment of the people of Kosovo, the most pro-European people in the world, to the European future of our country. In addition, Madam President also raised the issue of raising of the level of cooperation with the EU in support of the health sector in Kosovo, as a necessity for the development of the country and increasing the quality of life for all citizens of Kosovo. The process of the forming of the government following the constitution of the Assembly was discussed at the meeting, as well as the process of local elections, an important democratic exercise that once again demonstrated the professionalism of our institutions and the commitment of citizens to democracy. She also expressed concern about Serbia’s continued and illegal interferences in the electoral processes in Kosovo, which are destabilizing acts which violate international law.
President Osmani met yesterday with the President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, Mr. Marcos Perestrello
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, met yesterday with the President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, Mr. Marcos Perestrello. President Osmani wrote: Yesterday I met with the President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, Mr. Marcos Perestrello. I thanked him for his nomination for the ‘Women, Peace and Security’ Award as well as the decision of the Parliamentary Assembly to bestow to me this award, which is also an award to all the women in Kosovo. We discussed Kosovo’s increasing role in the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, following the decision to upgrade our status to associate member – an important step forward in our Euro-Atlantic journey. I reconfirmed that Kosovo will fully utilize this opportunity as part of our broader aspiration for NATO membership, which remains both a priority of our foreign policy and a matter of particular importance to our national security.
President Osmani received in an official meeting by the President of Slovenia, Nataša Pirc Musar
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, was received in an official meeting by the President of Slovenia, Nataša Pirc Musar, during her one-day visit to Ljubljana. During the meeting, the excellent relations between Kosovo and Slovenia were discussed, as well as the possibilities of expansion of cooperation in areas of common interest, with particular emphasis on Kosovo’s Euro-Atlantic path. President Osmani conveyed the utmost gratitude of the people of Kosovo for Slovenia’s continued support to our country and for its contribution to strengthening peace and security in the region.
Today’s speech by President Osmani after receiving the Women, Peace and Security Award from the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Ljubljana
NATO Parliamentary Assembly bestowed President Osmani with the Women, Peace and Security Award
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, was honoured today with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Award for Women, Peace and Security, an award that honours the leadership, contribution and engagement of women who have advanced peace, security and democracy in their countries and around the world. Accepting this award, President Osmani stated that this is “a special honour and an award dedicated to the people of Kosovo, and in particular to all the women of Kosovo, those who with courage, dignity and love helped build peace and achieve our freedom”. “Our peace is built on their sacrifice and courage, while our democracy has been strengthened due to the dedication of women who stood steadfast at every step of our journey towards freedom and equality”, emphasized President Osmani. President Osmani further added that the appreciation conveyed by the NATO Parliamentary Assembly is also a recognition of Kosovo’s efforts in advancing the Agenda for Women, Peace and Security, through the International Forum for Women, Peace and Security and the Regional Centre of Excellence, which the Presidency of the Republic has now transformed into important platforms for regional and international cooperation.
President Osmani officially travels to Slovenia, a special guest of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, departed today to Slovenia, where she will participate in the NATO Parliamentary Assembly which is being held in Ljubljana. President Osmani is a special guest at this session, invited by the President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, Marcos Perestrello. During her one-day visit to Slovenia, President Osmani will hold a bilateral meeting with the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Nataša Pirc Musar. Also, during her stay in Ljubljana, President Osmani will participate in the official reception held in honour of the session of the Parliamentary Assembly by the Speaker of the National Assembly of Slovenia, Urška Klakočar Zupančič. President Osmani will also hold other meetings during this session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.
Madam President: This is the day when the voice of citizens becomes a political force and a democratic responsibility
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, cast her vote for the local elections at the Technical Faculty voting center in Prishtina. President Osmani wrote: Today Kosovo votes! This is the day when the voice of citizens becomes a political force and democratic responsibility. Our citizens decide on mayors and members of municipal assemblies, the individuals who will lead the development, well-being and daily life in each municipality of the Republic of Kosovo.
President Osmani mandates Mr. Albin Kurti to form the Government of the Republic of Kosovo
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, pursuant to her constitutional powers, has signed the Decree today by means of which she mandates Mr. Albin Kurti to form the Government of the Republic of Kosovo. This decision was taken following the official proposal of the Vetëvendosje Movement party, which won the largest number of seats in the Assembly as a result of the elections held on February 9th of this year. According to the Constitution, the mandate holder for the formation of the Government, Mr. Kurti, is obliged to submit the composition and program of the Government to the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo for approval no later than fifteen (15) days from the date of the decree. Madam President wished Mr. Kurti, the acting Prime Minister, success with hope that the Republic of Kosovo will soon have a government with a full constitutional mandate.
President Osmani participated at the Children’s Book Festival and Fair
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, participated at the Children’s Book Festival and Fair. “A wonderful event among young readers, at the Children’s Book Festival and Fair, organized by ETEA and children’s book publishers,” wrote President Osmani.
President Osmani received the Chairman of the CEC, Kreshnik Radoniqi
On the eve of the local elections that will be held this Sunday in all municipalities of the Republic of Kosovo, the President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, received the Chairman of the Central Election Commission, Mr. Kreshnik Radoniqi. President Osmani emphasized the carrying out a peaceful, orderly and fully integrity electoral process, as the foundation of democracy and citizens’ trust in the country’s institutions. In this meeting, President Osmani placed special emphasis on the direct interventions that Serbia is making in local elections, a phenomenon repeated over the years, which is manifesting itself through vote buying, external interference, intimidation and violence. On this occasion, Madam President strongly condemned the interventions of official Belgrade, calling for maximal engagement in protection of the integrity of the electoral process. She also appealed to all political and institutional actors, as well as international ones, to contribute to the protection of free vote and to condemn any unlawful act that violates the democratic will of the citizens of the Republic of Kosovo.