President Osmani received the Head of EU Office in Kosovo, Mr. Aivo Orav
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, received the Head of the European Union Office in Kosovo, Aivo Orav, with whom she discussed the current political situation in the country and recent developments. The focus of the meeting was the issue of the constitution of the ninth legislature of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo, the next steps, the impact of the non-constitution on important processes for the country, as well as on relations with the European Union. President Osmani and Ambassador Orav also discussed a number of issues related to relations between Kosovo and the EU, where the President reiterated the importance of the complete removal of unfair measures still in force, as well as the handling of Kosovo’s application for the status of candidate country.
President: A magical concert, with emotion, memory and love for music coming together in an unforgettable night
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, said that Armend Rexhepagiqi, with his timeless voice and an artistic spirit that captures the hearts of many generations, took us on an unforgettable journey between nostalgia and the freshness of new creations. President Osmani wrote: A magical concert, with emotion, memory and love for music coming together in an unforgettable night. Armend Rexhepagiqi, with his timeless voice and an artistic spirit that captures the hearts of many generations, took us on an unforgettable journey between nostalgia and the freshness of new creations. Thank you, Armend, for every chord that made us feel emotion and nostalgia and for the creativity that defies time!
President Osmani: On the anniversary of the Rahovec Epic, we bow with respect to the sacrifice of the KLA martyrs and martyrs
From July 17 to 26, 1998, the forces of the genocidal Serbian regime killed and executed around 100 women, children and elderly, most of whom were sheltered in the Sheh Myhedin Tekke in Rahovec and the surrounding area. On the anniversary of the Rahovec Epic, we bow with respect to the sacrifice of the KLA martyrs. Rahovec is a wound, an ache, but also a memory that inspires us to carry forward the battle for justice. The memory of the victims is eternal, while our voice for justice will never cease until it triumphs. May the memory of the KLA martyrs of freedom be eternal!
President Osmani received the Ombudsperson, Mr. Naim Qelaj
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, received today in a meeting the Ombudsperson, Mr. Naim Qelaj. The current state of human rights in the country and the challenges faced by the citizens of the Republic of Kosovo were discussed in this meeting. President Osmani underlined the importance of close inter-institutional and international cooperation to guarantee and promote human rights for all citizens, without discrimination. She stressed that institutions must be committed to implementing the recommendations of the Ombudsperson, as a key tool for strengthening the rule of law and advancing human rights. The Ombudsperson informed the President about the most frequent issues addressed by this institution. Both parties agreed on the necessity of continuing cooperation to protect fundamental human rights in Kosovo.
President Osmani holds a consultative meeting with the chair of the Social Democratic Initiative, Mr. Fatmir Limaj
Within the framework of consultations with parliamentary political entities for the constitution of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo, the President of the Republic, Vjosa Osmani, received today in a meeting the chair of the Social Democratic Initiative, Mr. Fatmir Limaj. This meeting comes on the eve of the end of the constitutional deadline set by the Constitutional Court’s Judgment in case KO124/25, which obliges MPs to constitute the Assembly within 30 days, specifically by July 26. President Osmani emphasized that the implementation of this judgment is a clear constitutional obligation and emphasized the importance of all citizens’ representatives acting in a spirit of cooperation and trust, with the aim of reaching a solution as soon as possible for the constitution of the Assembly, in the interest of citizens and the democratic functioning of the state.
President Osmani: Empowering women and girls is not only a moral obligation, but also a democratic obligation
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, attended the opening of this year’s edition of Women’s Week. President Osmani wrote: No society can be truly free, just, or equal if half of its people are left behind. At this year’s edition of Women’s Week, organized by NDI, I reaffirmed that empowering women and girls is not only a moral obligation, but also a democratic obligation.
Cooperation between the Presidency and the United Arab Emirates: A new laboratory was inaugurated yesterday at the Children’s Hospital, a donation from the “Khalifa Foundation”
Thanks to the commitment of the President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, and the continued support of our regular donor, the “Khalifa Foundation”, the new laboratory was inaugurated yesterday at the “Sheika Fatima” Hospital. Equipped with modern technology, this laboratory will enable this public healthcare institution to conduct the majority of analyses within the pediatric hospital itself. This will directly contribute to improving efficiency, quality and access to more advanced laboratory services, with particular emphasis on children, who are the most sensitive and important beneficiaries of such investments. A considerable portion of the new equipment will be used in the neonatology ward, where medical care is crucial for the lives of newborns and mothers. President Osmani expressed her deep gratitude to the people of the United Arab Emirates and, in particular, to Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Al Ketbi for her valuable contribution and unremitting cooperation in improving the healthcare system in Kosovo.
President Osmani’s speech at the opening of “Week of Women 2025” with topic: “Leadership that Transforms”
Dear Nancy, Honorable Ambassadors, Deputy Prime Ministers, Representatives of institutions, Honorable Members of Parliament, Dear NDI team, Honorable participants, One thing is clear to my team, whenever Women’s Week approaches, they know that this is an event they absolutely must attend. The reason for this is closely related to this year’s theme. I strongly believe that Women’s Week is not just an annual activity, but a platform. A platform that represents the very essence of transformative leadership. Not only because it speaks about transformative leadership, but because it embodies it within every word, in every panel, in every space it creates for the women and girls of our country. Therefore, I believe that there is no more natural place to talk about transformative leadership than here at Women’s Week, organized by NDI in collaboration with our Swiss friends. Where the political journey itself, right here at Women’s Week, was shaped, nurtured and guided by the values and principles that underpin true leadership. Thank you for the extraordinary work you do and it is always a pleasure to be among you! Dear participants, For too long the world has seen leadership simply as a title, as a position, as a seat at the table. But, in reality, true leadership, the one that transforms, goes far beyond that. Leadership is not limited to physical objects or titles, but is found in the courage, in the unwavering conviction, in the decision that can often seem silent but powerful to stand up when it is easier to sit down, and to stand for principles when it is easier to look away. To speak up and raise your voice when it is easier to remain silent. To resist, when it is easiest to conform to the crowd. We in Kosovo know this better than many others. From the fight for freedom, we have walked with complete conviction towards building democracy and strong institutions. From oppression, we committed ourselves to finally having a voice, even a powerful voice. From injustice, we fought for freedom and peace. And, at every step of this path, it was not only men who pushed our country forward. On the contrary, it was also women, mothers, students, survivors, dreamers, those who lead protests, those who fought for freedom, those who built peace, democracy and our state. So, it was women. Women, who held their families together when everything was falling apart. Women, who led movements, often without being called leaders at all. Women, who reformulated the very meaning of service not for power, but for purpose, for a cause. Transformational leadership never comes from ego, but from empathy. Transformational leadership never rules, but empowers, empowers others. It does not demand applause, but nevertheless demands change, change always for the better. And above all, transformational leadership recognizes one truth, and that truth is that no society can be fully free, just, or progressive if half of its population is left behind. This is as true here in Prishtina as it is in every corner of the world. But let’s be honest, this journey is never easy. Even today, women who lead are constantly questioned, more quickly judged, and less supported. Even today, patriarchy dresses in new costumes, hides behind other titles, newer titles, but dares to say: wait a little longer. Wait your turn! Wait because you are women! Wait because you are still young! Wait because your turn has not come! Wait, this is a job for men! Don’t talk about how unbecoming you are as a woman, keep quiet and don’t speak! But, we always stood in the face of these prejudices. And I am convinced that we have waited long enough. Leadership that transforms does not wait, but acts, is action. It does not ask for permission, but opens doors. It does not avoid differences, but faces every difference with vision, integrity and dignity. I say this not only as a President, but also as a woman, as a daughter, as a mother. As a woman, who has been told more often than not: you can’t do it more than you can! And yet, beyond what the women of Kosovo have heard for decades and even centuries, they succeeded! Today they lead, today they change their minds, break barriers and the most important thing is that we have just begun, the best is yet to come. But, our journey to this point did not come by itself. That journey is led by women and girls who never accepted limitations, who refused to give in. Those who knew clearly that if we want our society to move forward, we must take the first step ourselves. Therefore, when we talk about leadership that transforms, we do not need to look beyond our borders or go back far in time. Examples of this leadership surround us and are very close to us, even in this hall. Such are women like Vasfije Krasniqi, Shyhrete Tahiri Sylejmani, two women who became symbols. Because they transformed pain into strength to move forward and change the lives of many other women and men, who still struggle in silence with incurable wounds. Such is Fahrije Hoti, who turned defeat into a transformative force for her entire community, for all the women in her village, in her city and beyond. Such is Majlinda Kelmendi, who reached the top of the world in judo and paved the way not only for Kosovo, but also for other judokas for the triumph of Distria, Laura and Nora Gjakova. Such is Igo Rogova, an icon who led the movements that are the foundation of the transformation of our society. And many, many women in civil society, the media, politics and many other women, who we do not hear about on television, but do much more than we publicly acknowledge. Thank you to each and every one of them! Such are our women MPs, who will be with you this afternoon. Women, who break barriers in a world that is often not
President Osmani’s press conference
President Osmani receives the US Chargé d’Affaires, Anu Prattipati
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, received the Chargé d’Affaires of the United States of America in Kosovo, Mrs. Anu Prattipati. During the meeting, President Osmani’s recent visit to the US, the excellent meetings held with senior officials of the Trump Administration, as well as other issues of common interest were discussed. On this occasion, President Osmani reconfirmed Kosovo’s commitment to further advancing bilateral relations, including opening new chapters of cooperation with the US, with particular emphasis on the fields of economy and defense. Recent developments in the country, with a focus on further steps towards the constitution of the Assembly in light of the recent decision of the Constitutional Court, as well as developments in the field of security were discussed in the meeting.