Kosovo’s Deputy Prime Minister Besnik Bislimi participated in a special event organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Albania in Washington, D.C., marking the 112th anniversary of Albania’s independence and the 80th anniversary of the country’s liberation.
According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, during the event, Bislimi had the opportunity to meet with Alexander Kasanof, the U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Western Balkans.
“At the event, the Deputy Prime Minister had the pleasure of meeting with Deputy Assistant Secretary Kasanof, ambassadors, diplomats, and members of the Albanian diaspora in the United States,” the statement noted.
Bislimi was accompanied by Ilir Dugolli, the Ambassador of Kosovo to Washington, D.C. The event provided a platform for strengthening ties between Kosovo, Albania, and the U.S., highlighting the shared history and future collaboration of the Balkan nations.