The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, today participated at the graduation ceremony of young cadets of the Kosovo Security Force, generation 2026.<\/p>\n
Addressing the participants, Acting President Haxhiu said that today I have the honor to be among you, on the day when you, the new generation of officers, are graduating from the Defense Academy and entering the service of the Republic.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis day belongs first and foremost to you, cadets of the Class 2026. It belongs to your families, who have closely followed the effort, discipline and expectation of these years. It belongs to the Academy, which formed you, and to the Kosovo Security Force, which today welcomes into its ranks young officers, prepared for great responsibilities\u201d, emphasized Acting President Haxhiu.<\/p>\n
Addressing the cadets of the 2026 generation, Acting President Haxhiu said that with your graduation, an important chapter of your formation is concluded and the responsibility of service as officers of the Republic begins.<\/p>\n
\u201cFour years ago you started this journey with dreams, ambitions and determination to serve your homeland. During these years you followed the integrated academic and military program, gaining university knowledge and at the same time going through education, training and military formation at the Kosovo Security Force Defense Academy. The formation you received has given you knowledge, discipline and a clear understanding of the responsibility that an officer bears. Modern equipment, technology and new standards have value when placed in the hands of people who know how to judge correctly, remain calm and always act with integrity. The rank will be placed on your shoulders, but its weight will be measured in your character\u201d, said Acting President Haxhiu.<\/p>\n
According to her, an officer gains trust with behavior, honesty, care for the people he trusts and willingness to take responsibility even when the decision may be difficult, adding further that people may respect the rank, but they only follow the character.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou are graduating at a time when international security is facing new challenges. Conflicts, hybrid threats, cyberattacks, disinformation and attempts to weaken a state from within remind us that peace is maintained with preparation, vigilance and strong alliances. For this reason, your responsibility is much greater, starting from the protection of the territorial integrity, sovereignty of our country, the Constitution of the Republic of Kosovo, the democratic order, the freedom and security of every citizen in the Republic of Kosovo\u201d, affirmed Acting President Haxhiu.<\/p>\n
Acting President Haxhiu said that your service begins with the awareness that the Republic is not a gift.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was built on the centuries-old struggle for freedom, on the sacrifice of our people and on the liberation war of the Kosovo Liberation Army. The heroism of the Legendary Commander Adem Jashari and the sacrifice of the Jashari family remain eternally a symbol of the courage, freedom and determination of our people to live freely. You must serve with pride and humility before the sacrifice of those who made the Republic of Kosovo possible\u201d, said Acting President Haxhiu.<\/p>\n
Acting President Haxhiu said that our new history is also connected to our allies.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the liberation of Kosovo, in building peace, in establishing institutions and in developing defense capacities, Kosovo has had the United States of America, NATO and amicable countries by its side. For this support, the Republic of Kosovo remains grateful. Maintain the trust of the citizens and strengthen cooperation with our allies through work, discipline and the standard that you will show every day\u201d, affirmed Acting President Haxhiu.<\/p>\n
She said that the Kosovo Security Force, together with our Police, are institutions that enjoy the greatest trust of the citizens and this trust is our most precious capital.<\/p>\n
“Preserve and strengthen it even further, because trust is earned with professionalism, but it is preserved with the irreplaceable values: loyalty, honesty and integrity. On this joint celebration, I reiterate that our strategic goal remains unchanged. The Republic of Kosovo belongs to the Euro-Atlantic family and our membership in NATO is a state objective and strategic interest of the Republic of Kosovo. This goal is related to our security but also to our clear democratic orientation, for peace, rule of law and security. I am convinced that your generation will be among the generations that will bring Kosovo even closer to this historic goal, and I believe that many of you will have the privilege of representing the Republic as officers of the forces of the newest state, a member of NATO”, said Acting President Haxhiu.<\/p>\n
Acting President Haxhiu, while addressing the families of the cadets, said that this day belongs to you as well as to all of us, you have been their support during every step of this journey for four years, you have shared with them the challenges, the shortcomings, the sacrifices and the joy of every success.<\/p>\n
\u201cOn behalf of our institutions, citizens and forces, I thank you for the inspiration and education you have given them, for the values you have conveyed to them and for the trust you have had in them. Today, your sons and daughters enter the service of the Republic as young officers, with a duty to the citizens, the protection of the country and peace. A special thanks also goes to the professors, instructors, and personnel of the Defense Academy. The quality of your work is seen in the officers who emerge from this Academy, in the knowledge they carry, in the discipline they have acquired and in the character they have formed, and this is one of the most important investments that can be made in the security of the Republic of Kosovo\u201d, emphasized Acting President Haxhiu.<\/p>\n
In the end, Acting President Haxhiu said that the uniform you wear does not separate you from the citizens, it connects you even more to them.<\/p>\n
Because every rank in the KSF has meaning only when it is put in the service of the Republic and in the service of its citizens.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom today, every decision you make will carry responsibility, every order you give will affect the lives of citizens, and every action of yours will represent the identity of the Kosovo Security Force and our Republic. Therefore, always serve with honor, lead with wisdom, act with integrity and always remain faithful to the oath you will take today\u201d, emphasized Acting President Haxhiu<\/p>\n
On behalf of the Republic of Kosovo, Acting President Haxhiu congratulated them on their graduation and wished them success in the very noble task they have chosen..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, today participated at the graduation ceremony of young cadets of the Kosovo Security Force, generation 2026. Addressing the participants, Acting President Haxhiu said that today I have the honor to be among you, on the day when you, the new generation of officers, are graduating from the Defense Academy and entering the service of the Republic. \u201cThis day belongs first and foremost to you, cadets of the Class 2026. It belongs to your families, who have closely followed the effort, discipline and expectation of these years. It belongs to the Academy, which formed you, and to the Kosovo Security Force, which today welcomes into its ranks young officers, prepared for great responsibilities\u201d, emphasized Acting President Haxhiu. Addressing the cadets of the 2026 generation, Acting President Haxhiu said that with your graduation, an important chapter of your formation is concluded and the responsibility of service as officers of the Republic begins. \u201cFour years ago you started this journey with dreams, ambitions and determination to serve your homeland. During these years you followed the integrated academic and military program, gaining university knowledge and at the same time going through education, training and military formation at the Kosovo Security Force Defense Academy. The formation you received has given you knowledge, discipline and a clear understanding of the responsibility that an officer bears. Modern equipment, technology and new standards have value when placed in the hands of people who know how to judge correctly, remain calm and always act with integrity. The rank will be placed on your shoulders, but its weight will be measured in your character\u201d, said Acting President Haxhiu. According to her, an officer gains trust with behavior, honesty, care for the people he trusts and willingness to take responsibility even when the decision may be difficult, adding further that people may respect the rank, but they only follow the character. \u201cYou are graduating at a time when international security is facing new challenges. Conflicts, hybrid threats, cyberattacks, disinformation and attempts to weaken a state from within remind us that peace is maintained with preparation, vigilance and strong alliances. For this reason, your responsibility is much greater, starting from the protection of the territorial integrity, sovereignty of our country, the Constitution of the Republic of Kosovo, the democratic order, the freedom and security of every citizen in the Republic of Kosovo\u201d, affirmed Acting President Haxhiu. Acting President Haxhiu said that your service begins with the awareness that the Republic is not a gift. \u201cIt was built on the centuries-old struggle for freedom, on the sacrifice of our people and on the liberation war of the Kosovo Liberation Army. The heroism of the Legendary Commander Adem Jashari and the sacrifice of the Jashari family remain eternally a symbol of the courage, freedom and determination of our people to live freely. You must serve with pride and humility before the sacrifice of those who made the Republic of Kosovo possible\u201d, said Acting President Haxhiu. Acting President Haxhiu said that our new history is also connected to our allies. \u201cIn the liberation of Kosovo, in building peace, in establishing institutions and in developing defense capacities, Kosovo has had the United States of America, NATO and amicable countries by its side. For this support, the Republic of Kosovo remains grateful. Maintain the trust of the citizens and strengthen cooperation with our allies through work, discipline and the standard that you will show every day\u201d, affirmed Acting President Haxhiu. She said that the Kosovo Security Force, together with our Police, are institutions that enjoy the greatest trust of the citizens and this trust is our most precious capital. “Preserve and strengthen it even further, because trust is earned with professionalism, but it is preserved with the irreplaceable values: loyalty, honesty and integrity. On this joint celebration, I reiterate that our strategic goal remains unchanged. The Republic of Kosovo belongs to the Euro-Atlantic family and our membership in NATO is a state objective and strategic interest of the Republic of Kosovo. This goal is related to our security but also to our clear democratic orientation, for peace, rule of law and security. I am convinced that your generation will be among the generations that will bring Kosovo even closer to this historic goal, and I believe that many of you will have the privilege of representing the Republic as officers of the forces of the newest state, a member of NATO”, said Acting President Haxhiu. Acting President Haxhiu, while addressing the families of the cadets, said that this day belongs to you as well as to all of us, you have been their support during every step of this journey for four years, you have shared with them the challenges, the shortcomings, the sacrifices and the joy of every success. \u201cOn behalf of our institutions, citizens and forces, I thank you for the inspiration and education you have given them, for the values you have conveyed to them and for the trust you have had in them. Today, your sons and daughters enter the service of the Republic as young officers, with a duty to the citizens, the protection of the country and peace. A special thanks also goes to the professors, instructors, and personnel of the Defense Academy. The quality of your work is seen in the officers who emerge from this Academy, in the knowledge they carry, in the discipline they have acquired and in the character they have formed, and this is one of the most important investments that can be made in the security of the Republic of Kosovo\u201d, emphasized Acting President Haxhiu. In the end, Acting President Haxhiu said that the uniform you wear does not separate you from the citizens, it connects you even more to them. 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