The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, during her visit to Washington D.C., met with the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, Louis Bono.
The meeting focused on strengthening the strategic partnership between Kosovo and the United States in alignment with the objectives of the Trump Administration, as well as advancing cooperation in key areas such as defense and the economy.
During the meeting, President Osmani reaffirmed Kosovo’s commitment to closely cooperate with the United States, deepening bilateral relations.
President Osmani emphasized the importance of strengthening regional security and the need for a strong deterrent stance against ongoing threats from Russia, Serbia, and other malicious actors. In this context, President Osmani highlighted the necessity of close collaboration to preserve stability and peace in the region.
Among other topics, President Osmani spoke about the importance of Kosovo’s integration into NATO, which, in addition to strengthening security in Kosovo and the region, is ultimately in harmony with American strategic objectives for global peace and security. She confirmed that Kosovo has already increased its defense budget to 2% of GDP and is in the process of further increasing this budget to meet the strategic objective of NATO membership.
Furthermore, President Osmani confirmed Kosovo’s readiness for active engagement in the implementation of the Strategic Dialogue, which was offered to Kosovo earlier this year, to address shared challenges and priorities in various fields.
Louis Bono was appointed by the Trump Administration as Acting Assistant Secretary of State on January 20, 2025.
