The President of Kosovo, Justina Shiroka Pula, hosted the American senators Jeanne Shaheen and Dick Durbin, with whom she discussed the strengthening of the strategic partnership with the USA, the return of the Strategic Dialogue and Kosovo’s membership in NATO.
According to the announcement from the Presidency, in the meeting Shiroka Pula emphasized that the Republic of Kosovo highly values the bipartisan and continuous support of the United States of America, its strategic ally and irreplaceable partner.
In this context, the president requested the immediate return of the Strategic Dialogue as an essential instrument for deepening the strategic partnership and advancing common priorities.
The president has underlined that the primary goal of the Republic of Kosovo remains membership in NATO.
“The support of the United States is key in this journey. Kosovo’s membership in NATO means more security and stability not only for our country, but for the entire region”declared the president Shiroka Pula.
She thanked Senator Shaheen for her continuous commitment and contribution to Kosovo. In particular, its stance in support of the continuation of the American military presence within KFOR was evaluated.
The letter sent to the Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has been described as a very significant initiative, emphasizing that this presence is of extraordinary strategic importance for the security of Kosovo and the prevention of tensions in the region.
The President also recalled Senator Shaheen’s determined reaction after the September 24, 2023 aggression of Serbia in Banjska, where Sergeant Afrim Bunjaku was killed, as well as her call for accountability to the perpetrators.
As a sign of thanks, President Shiroka Pula has awarded Senator Jeanne Shaheen the Presidential Medal of Merit, for her continuous support to the Republic of Kosovo and her contribution to strengthening security, maintaining peace and promoting stability in the region.
