The Presidency of Kosovo has released a summary of President Vjosa Osmani’s visit to the United States. The visit aimed to deepen the strategic partnership between Kosovo and the USA, encompassing meetings with high-ranking American officials and congressional representatives.
During her visit, President Osmani met with key figures including U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, Acting Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Brendan Hanrahan, Ambassador Dorothy Shea (Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Mission to the UN), Senator Andy Kim, and Congressman Ritchie Torres.
Key Discussion Themes
In her meeting with Deputy Secretary Landau, President Osmani reportedly discussed building new chapters of strategic cooperation in line with the Trump Administration’s vision, with a particular focus on security, development, and strategic investments.
Beyond individual meetings, President Osmani also participated in several discussion panels:
- At the Hudson Institute in Washington D.C., she delivered a keynote address and joined a discussion on the importance of American leadership for Europe and the Western Balkans.
- At Johns Hopkins University, Osmani participated in a discussion on Kosovo’s role in the global security architecture and strengthening the transatlantic alliance.
- At the Atlantic Council, during a roundtable with diplomats and experts, she spoke about recent developments in Kosovo and the Western Balkans, as well as the strategic importance of Kosovo’s NATO membership.
Recognition and High-Profile Engagements
In New York, President Osmani awarded presidential medals to significant contributors to Kosovo’s freedom and independence, specifically members of the Albanian-American diaspora who were instrumental during challenging times.
Furthermore, at the invitation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, President Osmani attended the official dinner organized by FIFA for the Club World Cup, where she met prominent personalities from the worlds of politics and sports.
The summary concluded by reiterating that “Kosovo stands side by side with the United States – in values, in vision, and in action.”
