Kosovo’s President, Vjosa Osmani, has accepted an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to represent Kosovo on the International Peace Board as a founding member state. Political analysts in the country regard this development as a positive signal for Kosovo’s international position, emphasizing that participation in a U.S.-led initiative strengthens the country’s geopolitical role and partnership.
President Vjosa Osmani confirmed that she accepted the personal invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to represent Kosovo on the International Peace Board, a new international initiative led by the United States. Osmani expressed that she is honored by the invitation, emphasizing that Kosovo remains an unwavering ally of the United States in efforts to build global peace and security.
“I hope that the Republic of Kosovo’s contribution will be meaningful due to our experience in building peace, and Kosovo is one of the greatest successes of America, the Euro-Atlantic Alliance. I believe we have much to offer in terms of experience, perspective, and vision,” Osmani stated.
Just as America brought peace to Kosovo, today Kosovo stands as its steadfast ally to carry peace further, she added.
“It is very important that Kosovo in this international organization will be equal to all other states,” she emphasized.
In his letter, President Trump noted that the invitation to President Osmani comes as part of a historic effort to strengthen peace in the Middle East and to adopt a new and bold approach to resolving global conflicts.
The U.S. President recalled that on September 29, 2025, he announced a comprehensive 20-point plan to end the conflict in Gaza, a plan reportedly embraced by key world leaders, including Arab countries, Israel, and European states.
Political analysts in Kosovo view this development as a positive signal for the country’s international standing. They argue that Kosovo’s participation in a U.S.-led initiative demonstrates that the country is treated as an important geopolitical partner, and that involvement in multilateral initiatives strengthens Kosovo’s international role.
Political analyst Afrim Kasolli stated: “This first of all means that the U.S. treats us as their geopolitical partner, and it is undoubtedly positive news for the Republic of Kosovo, considering the contribution that the United States has made in building peace and statehood in Kosovo.”
“Kosovo could never have achieved such a large number of recognitions without the support of the United States, nor could its membership in international organizations have been imagined. This also helps consolidate Kosovo’s statehood,” added political analyst Lavdim Hamidi.
Meanwhile, a day earlier, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama also received an invitation to participate in the Peace Board, noting that the request will be submitted for approval in the Albanian Parliament.
