Prime Minister Albin Kurti emphasized Kosovo’s commitment to enhancing its security and defense capabilities during the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC), highlighting plans for expanded investments in the police and military in cooperation with international partners.
Kurti, who attended the conference alongside Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Glauk Konjufca and Defense Minister Ejup Maqedonci, held bilateral meetings with key European and U.S. officials. Discussions focused on bilateral cooperation, democratic progress, economic development, and regional security.
“Investimet në polici dhe ushtri do t’i rrisim dhe zgjerojmë bashkë me partnerët tanë demokratikë dhe perëndimorë, që ta forcojmë sigurinë, sundimin e ligjit dhe luftimin e krimit të organizuar,” Kurti wrote on Facebook, underlining the importance of collaborative efforts to strengthen rule of law and combat organized crime.
During his meetings, Kurti engaged with:
- Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić-Radman
- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Secretary of State Hans-George Engelke
- Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide
- U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Chris Murphy, Thom Tillis, and Ruben Gallego
- Members of the German Bundestag including Jurgen Hardt, Adis Ahmetovic, Carl-Philipp Sassenrath, and Deborah Düring
- UNDP Administrator and former Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo
Kurti highlighted Kosovo’s achievements over the past five years and shared strategic plans for the current term, stressing that enhanced partnerships with democratic and Western allies are crucial for national security and institutional resilience.
