The President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, during her visit to Washington DC, held a meeting with the US 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 of America in line with the objectives of President Trump's Administration, as well as advancing cooperation in key areas such as defense and the economy.
During the meeting, President Osmani reaffirmed the commitment of the Republic of Kosovo to cooperate closely with the United States, deepening bilateral relations.
President Osmani emphasized the importance of strengthening regional security and the need for a strong preventive stance in the face of ongoing threats from Russia, Serbia and other malicious actors. In this context, President Osmani underlined the necessity of close cooperation to maintain stability and peace in the region.
Among other things, 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 its Gross Domestic Product and is in the process of increasing this budget to meet the strategic objective of NATO membership.
Furthermore, President Osmani confirmed Kosovo's readiness for active engagement towards the realization of the Strategic Dialogue, which was offered to Kosovo at the beginning of this year, to address common challenges and priorities in various fields.
Louis Bono has been appointed by President Trump's Administration as Acting Assistant Secretary of State effective January 20, 2025. (A2 Televizion)
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