In an exclusive interview for the “Përballje Podcast” on Telegrafi.com, President of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani explained the significance of Kosovo’s inclusion in the Peace Board established by the United States of America, outlining the obligations, responsibilities, and strategic benefits this development brings for the country.
During the podcast, President Osmani spoke about her meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Kosovo’s strategic partnership with the United States, and opportunities for a renewed diplomatic approach, including engagement with countries that have not yet recognized Kosovo.
President Osmani described Kosovo’s participation in the Peace Board as one of the most important foreign policy achievements in recent years, emphasizing that it directly strengthens Kosovo’s international subjectivity and global voice.
“Kosovo’s membership in any international organization is good news for our country, especially when it concerns an organization led by our strategic ally, the United States of America—the key country that, through its support, coordination, and leadership, made Kosovo’s freedom, independence, democracy, and peace possible,” Osmani said in the interview with Telegrafi’s Editor-in-Chief, Muhamet Hajrullahu.
She stressed that Kosovo’s political alignment with the United States is entirely natural, particularly when it comes to major international initiatives of this nature.
President Osmani also revealed details regarding Kosovo’s invitation as a founding state of the Peace Board, established by the U.S. under President Trump, calling it an extraordinary recognition of Kosovo and its citizens.
“Kosovo has been recognized by the United States. This is an extraordinary acknowledgment of our people and our state as an important factor for peace and stability—not only in the region, but beyond. At the same time, it strengthens Kosovo’s international position and subjectivity,” Osmani stated.
She explained that participation in the Board provides Kosovo with equal representation in international decision-making processes and opens new diplomatic channels, including with countries that have yet to recognize Kosovo’s independence.
“It gives us the opportunity to have an equal voice at decision-making tables and, at the same time, provides access to many states that still do not recognize Kosovo,” the President emphasized.
Osmani added that during the founding ceremony of the Peace Board, she held direct meetings and communications with leaders of numerous countries, including non-recognizing states, which viewed Kosovo’s inclusion as a strong political message.
She further clarified that membership in the Peace Board does not impose mandatory financial obligations on Kosovo, as contributions are voluntary, and any further commitments would require approval by the Assembly of Kosovo.
President Osmani confirmed that the agreement will be submitted to the Assembly for ratification once it is constituted, ensuring full constitutional and political legitimacy.
Concluding, she said that Kosovo’s inclusion in the Peace Board represents a clear confirmation of the irreversibility of Kosovo’s statehood on the international stage.
