Dear Prime Minister Kurti,
Deputy Prime Ministers Gërvalla e Rexhepi,
Dear Minister Sveçla,
Director Hoxha,
Dear management staff of the Kosovo Police and academic staff of the Academy for Public Safety,
Dear officers of the Republic of Kosovo,
Dear cadets of the 59th Generation,
Respected proud families of our cadets,
Highly esteemed participants,
I am pleased to be present at today’s graduation ceremony of the 59th generation of young police officers, which is extremely important not only for them but for all of us, and at the same time marks the culmination of exceptional work and great efforts to become guardians of our Republic.
As you, honoured cadets, solemnly pledge to protect and serve today, we feel extraordinary pride and admiration for each of you.
Hundreds of cadets, among whom many girls and women and many members of minority communities, from today onwards wear the uniform of the Police of our Republic.
This diversity that includes all communities in our Republic is the value of the Kosovo Police, which belongs to everyone and is for everyone, and this has been continuously demonstrated.
As of today, all of you are police officers of the Republic of Kosovo. You have thus far demonstrated unwavering dedication, discipline, and great work to support security, justice and integrity.
From now on, you are in defense of every citizen of our Republic, without distinction. Therefore, in this work and in this important mission, let the heroes of Kosovo be heroes, including hero Afrim Bunjaku, your eternal guide on how to protect the state and serve the homeland.
The Constitution of the Republic of Kosovo is your guide, so you will join the ranks of the Police to firmly assume the responsibility for maintaining public order and security throughout the territory of our Republic as well as the responsibility for protecting our borders in cooperation with all our allies, who have always stood by us.
Threats and risks are our daily reality, so it is imperative that the Republic of Kosovo, with its institutions, be a full member of Interpol and Europol.
To be a police officer is not just a profession, it is a mission and a cause for an environment where everyone feels safe and free.
This work requires courage in the face of difficulties, compassion and support in certain moments, and unwavering commitment to the oath you will all take today.
You are in uniform, but you are part of the citizens, because you will serve them, you will serve all of us, and above all, you will serve our Republic, making us all feel safe.
You are embarking on a journey full of challenges, but be aware that you are the hope of those you serve! The hope of all our citizens!
While we constantly face security challenges, let us not forget that even in these moments, 5 police officers of our Republic are being held hostage by a chauvinistic state, Serbia.
Therefore, we call on all our allies to raise their voices and increase efforts to stop such atrocities and chauvinistic actions against our citizens and our police.
Nevertheless, I am convinced that today’s oath and all these cadets, and this multi-ethnic group, are the most powerful response to such attempts.
In your hands, dear cadets, in the hands of our Republic’s police, lies the future of our citizens, so it is up to you to shape it with courage, dedication and unwavering determination, for all our citizens, regardless of ethnicity.
May the God bless you on your sacred journey!
Respected families, be proud of our sons and daughters, your sons and daughters, with the guardians of our Republic!
May the God bless you!
Thank you!
