President Osmani receives Chargé d’Affaires of the US Embassy, Ms. Anu Pratipatti
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, today received the Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy in Pristina, Ms. Anu Pratipatti. The meeting discussed the latest political developments in the country, including the next steps towards the constitution of the new Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo and further institutional steps in accordance with the Constitution. The President informed Ms. Pratipatti about her letter to the Members of Parliament regarding the next steps for the establishment of new institutions, in order to ensure stability and democratic functionality of the state. President Osmani stressed the importance of continuing close bilateral cooperation with the United States of America, as the most important strategic partner of the Republic of Kosovo. On this occasion, they also discussed the deepening of cooperation in the field of defence, which ultimately contributes to strengthening peace and stability in the region. The meeting also discussed the two new recognitions, namely the recognition by Kenya and Sudan, which was welcomed as an important development towards further strengthening Kosovo’s international subjectivity. President Osmani and Ms. Pratipatti reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthening relations between Kosovo and the United States.
President: The Pokleku massacre, a memory that never fades, a wound that never heals without justice
The Pokleku massacre, a memory that never fades, a wound that cannot heal without justice. Among the 54 killed in Poklek, 24 were children between the ages of six months and 17. They were brutally killed and then burned by the forces of the genocidal Serbian regime, whose goal was extermination. Among the victims was Liria, a baby of only 6 months old, who bore the name of an ideal that she had not lived yet. She never enjoyed freedom. But her name remains a duty for each of us. So do the names of the 23 killed in Old Çikatova. Today, it is not enough to remember them. We have an obligation to seek justice. Not just for Liria, but for every child killed, for every family destroyed. Justice is not revenge. It is the minimum promise we owe to the victims. It is our responsibility to ensure that this crime does not fade into oblivion or silence. Let us not stop until justice triumphs. Because without it, without the truth being told and known, without accountability for the crimes, there is no lasting peace.
President Osmani addresses the Assembly with a letter: The Constitution obliges me to guarantee the constitutional functioning of the institutions
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, has responded to the letter received from Mr. Avni Dehari, Chairman of the constitutive session of the 9th Legislature. President Osmani wrote: The Constitution obliges me to guarantee the constitutional functioning of the institutions. Therefore, in this spirit, today I have responded to the letter received from Mr. Avni Dehari, Chairman of the constitutive session of the 9th Legislature. The Constitutional Court adjudications have already determined the obligation of all members of the Assembly to implement, and not block, the formation of institutions, as well as to find a way forward for the constitution of the Assembly. Let the interest of the Republic of Kosovo be the supreme guide in this process.
President Osmani received at a farewell meeting the Italian Ambassador to Kosovo Antonello De Riu
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani, received today at a farewell meeting, the Ambassador of Italy to Kosovo Mr. Antonello De Riu, on the occasion of the end of his diplomatic mandate. At this farewell meeting, President Osmani thanked Ambassador De Riu for his valuable contribution during his tenure in Kosovo and highly appreciated his engagements in strengthening of relations between the two countries. madam President wished him further success in his future diplomatic engagements, emphasizing that the friendship and partnership between Kosovo and Italy will always remain stable and based on shared values. President Osmani emphasized that Italy’s support remains essential for Kosovo on its journey towards Euro-Atlantic integration. She underlined the need for further engagement of Italy as a strategic partner, especially in strengthening Kosovo’s position in the international arena.
President Osmani received the credentials of the new Ambassador of Montenegro, Bernard Çobaj
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani, received today the credentials of the new Ambassador of Montenegro to the Republic of Kosovo, Mr. Bernard Çobaj. Wishing him a welcome and success in his new tenure, President Osmani emphasized the importance of good neighborly relations between Kosovo and Montenegro built on mutual respect and cooperation. Madam President appreciated Montenegro’s support to Kosovo during important periods, underlining the importance of further expansion of cooperation in areas of common interest. President Osmani reiterated the commitment of Kosovo’s institutions to deepen cooperation with Montenegro in the spirit of good neighborliness, regional stability, and Euro-Atlantic integration. She expressed her belief that during Ambassador Çobaj’s tenure, new opportunities for cooperation will open up, further strengthening ties between the two countries.
President Osmani received the Ambassador of Japan, Kiminori Iwama
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani received today the Ambassador of Japan to Kosovo, Mr. Kiminori Iwama. Recent developments in the region and security challenges were discussed at the meeting, with President Osmani thanking Japan for its support in promotion of peace and stability in the Western Balkans. President Osmani highly appreciated Japan’s continued multifaceted support through the JICA agency. In this context, Madam President informed Ambassador Iwama with the bilateral visit to Japan, planned for June, as well as the participation in EXPO 2025 in Osaka, within the framework of this visit. Madam President also emphasized that this visit will coincide with Kosovo Liberation Day on June 12, offering a special opportunity to promote Kosovo and strengthen ties between the two countries. President Osmani further underlined the importance of expansion of cooperation in the fields of economy, education and cultural exchanges, mentioning the positive impact of Japanese scholarships and programs aimed at Kosovo’s youth.
President Osmani commemorates the anniversary of the massacre in Sllovi, Lipjan
On April 15th and 16th 1999, in Sllovi, Lipjan, the forces of the Serbian genocidal regime committed one of the most horrific crimes of the war in Kosovo. 45 Albanians were killed and brutally massacred, while many others were injured, simply because they were Albanians. We commemorate with utmost respect the innocent lives that were lost during those days. Their memory is a call for justice. Eternal glory to the martyrs of Sllovi!
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President Osmani commemorates the anniversary of the massacre in the Kovaçët neighborhood in Mitrovica
On April 14th 1999, Serbian paramilitary forces brutally massacred 31 residents of the Kovaçët neighborhood in Mitrovica. They were killed simply because they were Albanians. They were massacred in their homes and streets, in their neighborhood, where they should have felt safe. These men, women and children will always be remembered. The memory of them is a moral obligation and a commitment to truth and justice. Such crimes are not forgotten, and justice for them remains our constant goal.