The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani, accompanied by the First Gentleman Mr. Prindon Sadriu, who are on a state visit to Brunei Darussalam, were received today with royal honors and a Ceremonial Guard by the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam Hassanal Bolkiah.
The intonation of the national anthems was accompanied by 21 cannon salutes, as a sign of honor and respect for this state visit, which is being carried out at the invitation of the Sultan of Brunei, Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah.
On this occasion, President Osmani thanked His Majesty, the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam, and Her Majesty his wife, for their hospitality and unwavering support to Kosovo since the post-war period, and then with the recognition of independence and in further processes in strengthening of our statehood, including membership in international organizations.
At the center of the discussions were bilateral relations and opportunities for cooperation in areas such as economy, tourism, and information technology. President Osmani emphasized the importance of further support from His Majesty to the empowerment of Kosovo in the international arena, especially in the Southeast Asian region, and appreciated the active role of Brunei in this regard.
On the occasion of the state visit, the Sultan of Brunei also organized a state banquet in honor of President Osmani and the First Gentleman in the presence of members of the royal family, the government of Brunei Darussalam, as well as members of the diplomatic corps.
At the end of the meeting, President Osmani invited His Majesty Sultan Bolkiah for an official visit to Kosovo, as a step to further deepen the friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
