Former Deputy Prime Minister of Kosovo Edita Tahiri has welcomed PDK leader Bedri Hamza’s visit to the United States, describing it as the beginning of a renewed pro-American phase in Kosovo’s political landscape.
In a statement posted on her Facebook profile, Tahiri emphasized the significance of Hamza being received at the White House, noting that he is the first political leader from Kosovo to be welcomed there following a period of stagnation in bilateral strategic dialogue.
Tahiri attributed the ongoing suspension of the strategic dialogue between Kosovo and the United States to the actions of the outgoing government, but said Hamza’s visit marks a turning point.
“A pro-American era is beginning. Bedri Hamza is the first leader to be received at the White House, despite the fact that the suspension of the strategic dialogue continues due to the faults of the former government,” Tahiri wrote.
The visit comes at a time when Kosovo’s political actors are increasingly emphasizing the need to rebuild momentum in relations with Washington, long considered the country’s most important strategic ally.
