President Vjosa Osmani’s address at the conference on International Arbitration, organized by the International Chamber of Commerce
President Osmani received the EU Election Observation Mission report for 2025 parliamentary elections
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, received today the Head of the European Union Election Observation Mission, MEP Nathalie Loiseau, who handed over this mission’s final report on the 2025 parliamentary elections. President Osmani thanked MEP Loiseau and all members of the mission for the engagement and professionalism shown throughout the electoral process. She emphasized that the presence of this mission, at her request, demonstrates the commitment of the Republic of Kosovo to transparency, accountability, the rule of law and the accomplishment of the highest democratic standards. President Osmani emphasized that the 2025 parliamentary elections were a testament to the political and civic maturity in Kosovo, stating that this electoral process, conducted in a calm and orderly manner, also confirmed that democracy in Kosovo is alive, stable and in continuously progress. On her part, the Head of the Election Observation Mission Loiseau congratulated President Osmani on the commitment of the Republic of Kosovo to the protection of democratic values and the peaceful organization of the elections. She appreciated the maturity shown by the citizens of Kosovo, as well as the full cooperation offered to the observation mission. Madam President and the Head of Mission Loiseau also discussed the report’s recommendations on further improvement of the democratic processes in the country.
President Osmani received the Head of the EU Office in Kosovo, Mr. Aivo Orav
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, received today the Head of the European Union Office in Kosovo, Mr. Aivo Orav, with whom she discussed the current political situation in the country. President Osmani informed Ambassador Orav on the holding of a consultative meeting with the leaders of political parties, scheduled for tomorrow. Important visits of senior European Union leaders to Kosovo were also discussed during the meeting, including today’s visit of the President of the EU Council, Mr. António Costa, as a strong signal of the EU’s support to Kosovo’s European integration.
President Osmani commemorates the 26th anniversary of the Massacres in Qyshk, Zahaq, Llabjan and Pavlan
Today we commemorate with great pain and honor the victims of the Massacres in Qyshk, Zahaq, Llabjan and Pavlan, innocent civilians, family members and neighbors, hineousely killed by the forces of the genocidal Serbian regime. 44 civilians in Qyshk, 17 in Zahaq, 21 in Pavlan and 13 in Llabjan were killed simply because they were Albanians. Their memory remains eternal, while justice is still lacking. Let this day be a call for justice. Kosovo does not forget!
Following two successful editions, the International Forum on Women, Peace and Security, held at the initiative of President Osmani, returns with its third edition on June 2nd and 3rd, in the Republic of Kosovo!
This year as well Pristina will welcome leaders, experts and representatives from all over the world for important discussions on sustainable, inclusive and just peace for all. We will be sharing additional information on the theme, speakers and activities of this edition during the next few days.
Madam President: “Europe is not a distant dream. It is our very identity. We are Europe!”
President Osmani’s full address at the Pan-European Foundation “Coudenhove-Kalergi” Europe Prize award ceremony- an honor dedicated to the sacrifice, resilience and vision of our people for our irreversible European future.
President: I respectfully accepted the “Coudenhove-Kalergi” European Prize from the Pan-European Foundation, two decades ago, the same prize was awarded to the historic President of Kosovo, Dr. Ibrahim Rugova
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, received today the “Coudenhove-Kalergi” European Prize from the Pan-European Foundation, in a special ceremony organized by PanEuropa. President Osmani wrote: Today, in the heart of Europe, in Vienna, I respectfully accepted the “Coudenhove-Kalergi” European Prize from the Pan-European Foundation, in a special ceremony organized by PanEuropa. Two decades ago, the same award was given to the historic President of Kosovo, Dr. Ibrahim Rugova. This is an honor for the Republic of Kosovo and a testament that our European path, built on President Rugova’s vision for peace, democracy and transatlantic partnership, continues with determination. For a believing, resilient and forward-moving Kosovo!
The European “Coudenhove-Kalergi” Prize Award Ceremony
President Osmani invited by the President of Switzerland for a state visit to Switzerland on May 21-22
At the invitation of the Swiss Federal Council, led by the President of the Swiss Confederation, Mrs. Karin Keller-Sutter, the President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, and the First Gentleman, Prindon Sadriu, have been invited for a state visit to the Helvetic Confederation on 21-22 May, thus marking the first state visit of a Kosovo head of state to Switzerland. State visits are the highest level of visits, i.e. a higher level than official visits, and occur very rarely, therefore, this also marks a historic moment in Kosovo-Switzerland relations. President Osmani will be received with state ceremonies and high military honours by the President of the Swiss Confederation, Mrs. Karin Keller-Sutter, at the central Bundesplatz in Bern on May 21st, in the presence of many citizens. As part of the official agenda, President Osmani will hold meetings with the President of Switzerland and the Federal Council, as well as deliver a speech at the Swiss Parliament. Both presidents will also hold a joint press conference. In honour of President Osmani and the delegation from Kosovo, President Keller-Sutter will organise a state banquet, thus honouring the lasting friendship and partnership between the two countries. On the second day of the visit, President Osmani and President Keller-Sutter will visit a manufacturing company in eastern Switzerland, as well as a centre at the University of Saint Gallen, which is dedicated to developing a culture of learning and teaching areas of particular importance for the future of young people in Kosovo and Switzerland. In addition, President Osmani will have a meeting in Geneva with the Albanian diaspora, who live and work in Switzerland. The state visit of President Osmani is not only historic, but also symbolic, as it emphasizes the close, stable and multidimensional relations between Kosovo and Switzerland. They are relations built on shared history, democratic values and close state cooperation. Our compatriots who live and contribute in Switzerland have become a powerful bridge connecting the two peoples and two states. Switzerland was one of the first countries to recognize Kosovo’s independence in 2008 and since then has been one of the biggest supporters of the democratic, state-building and development processes of our country.
President Osmani: During my visit to Vienna, I was honoured to award Presidential Medals of Merit to some of Kosovo’s most valued friends in Austria
During her visit to Vienna, the President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, awarded Presidential Medals of Merit to some of Kosovo’s most valued friends in Austria. “During my visit to Vienna, I had the honour of awarding Presidential Medals of Merit to some of Kosovo’s most valued friends in Austria. Today, our countries are closer than ever thanks to the support of friends like them!”, wrote President Osmani.