In September 2025, the United States of America announced, through a statement issued by its Embassy in Pristina, the suspension of the planned Strategic Dialogue with the Republic of Kosovo, citing actions taken by the caretaker government led by Vetëvendosje leader Albin Kurti.
The U.S. Embassy stated at the time that the actions of the government headed by caretaker Prime Minister Albin Kurti had “increased tensions and instability, limiting the ability of the United States to work productively with Kosovo on shared priorities.”
However, the question remains whether there have been any developments in Washington regarding the resumption of talks with Kosovo and the reinstatement of discussions on the planned Strategic Dialogue, as well as whether Kosovo must meet any conditions for this to occur.
In an exclusive response to Gazeta Express, officials from the U.S. Department of State said that the United States values its close and long-standing partnership with the people of Kosovo.
The U.S. official stated that Washington hopes to deepen its partnership with Kosovo, including the resumption of the Strategic Dialogue.
“We hope to deepen our partnership with the Government of Kosovo, including the resumption of our Strategic Dialogue,” a U.S. Department of State official told Express.
The official added that the United States looks forward to working together to advance the shared agenda of peace, stability, and mutual economic prosperity in the Western Balkans.
