President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, met with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on July 10 to discuss expanding economic cooperation between Kosovo and the United States. The meeting took place in Washington as part of Osmani’s official visit.
According to U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce, both sides agreed that economic development and cooperation are key to helping the Western Balkans overcome divisions of the past and build lasting peace and stability.
In a Facebook post, President Osmani emphasized Kosovo’s commitment to building new chapters of strategic cooperation with the U.S., aligned with President Trump’s vision. “Kosovo stands shoulder to shoulder with the United States,” she wrote.
On July 9, Osmani also met with Brendan Hanrahan, Acting Assistant Secretary for European Affairs at the U.S. State Department. Hanrahan is expected to visit Kosovo in the coming days. Their talks focused on strengthening the Kosovo–U.S. strategic partnership, with special emphasis on defense, economy, and strategic investments.
In a keynote speech delivered at a Washington-based institute, Osmani revealed that President Donald Trump recently helped prevent a potential escalation by Serbia toward Kosovo. “This is not about 2023 or 2020 — these are very recent developments,” she noted, referencing the 2023 Banjska attack, where armed Serb militants killed Kosovo Police Sergeant Afrim Bunjaku.
“Risks from Serbia remain ongoing and must not be underestimated,” Osmani warned.
She praised Trump’s commitment to ensuring peace across the Western Balkans, adding that his administration is bringing new ideas to strengthen bilateral ties with Kosovo.
“For the first time in years, our talks in Washington have not centered on Serbia — we talked exclusively about Kosovo and the United States. And that was perfect,” Osmani stated.
Since 1998, the U.S. has provided over $2 billion in assistance to Kosovo, with American support often described by Kosovar leaders as vital and irreplaceable.
