Albin Kurti

Eid Mubarak to all who celebrate. May this blessed occasion bring peace, health, and prosperity to your homes.

Kosova rose from the ashes of war to become a sovereign, democratic, and secure country because our people refused to give up. We see the same strength today in Ukraine. Four years after Russia’s attempted conquest of Ukraine, we stand with the people of Ukraine, in empathy and solidarity. The citizens of Kosova know the pain of displacement and loss — and we also know that countries can be rebuilt and healed, and can emerge stronger. We believe that Ukraine will do the same. You are not alone.

Yesterday, I welcomed the EU Special Representative for the Kosova–Serbia Dialogue, Peter Sørensen. We discussed Kosova’s European integration path, the rule of law, and the EU-facilitated dialogue process. We remain committed to the full normalization of relations with Serbia through mutual recognition.

On the 18th anniversary of our independence, the Republic of Kosova is stronger than ever. With unprecedented democratic progress, the fastest growing economy in the region, an ever-strengthening military, we have much to be proud of for what we have achieved, and even more to look forward to in the years to come. Happy Independence Day to all of our citizens at home and abroad, and to the international allies and partners who continue to contribute to our success.

Good exchange at @MunSecConf with Gerd Chrzanowski, CEO of Schwarz Group. We are looking forward to continuing our conversation.

On the final day of the Munich Security Conference, I met Norway’s Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide and discussed security in our region and our continent, our bilateral cooperation, and thanked him for Norway’s support in advancing our membership in the Council of Europe.

It was good to sit down with members of the German Parliament at the Munich Security Conference to discuss Kosova’s progress, its clear and decisive commitment to joining both the EU and NATO, and the ambitious plans for this mandate.

At the Munich Security Conference I had a fruitful meeting with German Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. Germany continues to be one of our strongest allies, and we discussed regional security and cooperation, Kosova’s path to EU accession, plans for economic growth and pathways for further and stronger bilateral collaboration.

It was a pleasure to meet with a bipartisan U.S. delegation consisting of Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Chris Murphy, Thom Tillis, and Ruben Gallego. We discussed Kosova’s progress, which is evident both democratically and economically. We also spoke about Kosova’s clear commitment to joining the European Union and expressed our gratitude to the United States, an indispensable ally. I emphasized that, regarding relations with Serbia, Milan Radoicic must be handed over to face justice, the Basic Agreement must be signed, and the letter from Brnabic, which in written form denies the territorial integrity of our country, must be withdrawn. These steps would ensure accountability and sustainability in the process of normalizing relations.

It was a pleasure to meet with Hans-Georg Engelke, State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of the Interior, at the Munich Security Conference. We spoke about our close and fruitful collaboration on security issues, Kosova’s economic development and democratic progress, and discussed steps for future cooperation in the fight against crime.

It was good to meet with Jared Cohen, President of Global Affairs and Partner at Goldman Sachs. We discussed the substantial economic potential Kosova offers across several sectors, such as natural resources, energy, and infrastructure, including investments planned for the 2030 Mediterranean Games, among others.

It was a pleasure to meet with Alexander De Croo, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and former Prime Minister of Belgium. Kosova has enjoyed a fruitful collaboration with the UNDP, which we are keen not only to continue but also to expand. We discussed areas of cooperation and the need to access green transition funds such as Global Environment Facility (GEF) fund and Green Climate Fund (GCF).

Pleasure to meet Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković at the Munich Security Conference. We discussed our growing bilateral cooperation, defense, and regional security. Kosova continues its democratic advancement, economic growth, and is safe and secure. Croatia is a valued partner and a model as we work toward integration in NATO and the EU. 🇽🇰🤝 🇭🇷

Congratulations to António José Seguro on his election victory in Portugal. We look forward to working closely together as we advance on our path toward EU integration and further strengthen a long-standing relationship with significant potential for economic, political, and cultural cooperation.

Congratulations to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her electoral victory. Japan has been an indispensable ally to Kosova, contributing to the country’s progress across a wide range of areas, from post-war development to key projects supporting our culture. We look forward to a new era of even more robust collaboration.

Today, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor the memory of the 6 million Jews and millions of others who were murdered by the Nazi regime and their collaborators — the horrific acts that finally led to the international recognition of the crime of genocide. As survivors of the last genocide of the twentieth century, the people of Kosova hold a special sympathy for the victims of the Holocaust, and are well placed to understand the significance of that eternal maxim: "Never Again".

It was a pleasure to meet with Jonathan Powell, National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, on the margins of @wef. We discussed the December elections in Kosova, plans and projects for our next term in government, Kosova’s democratic progress and economic growth, and regional security issues. The UK continues to be one of our closest allies, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration.

A pleasure to welcome to @houseofkosova_ Dr. Sabeeh Al-Mukhaizeem, Minister of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy; Acting Minister of Finance; and Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investments of the State of Kuwait. In a positive and productive meeting, I thanked Minister al-Mukhaizeem for Kuwait's strong and continuing support for Kosova's economic progress and international recognition. A key focus was also our Government's ambitious plans for our upcoming mandate. Specifically, we discussed a number of investment opportunities of potential interest for the State of Kuwait and Kuwaiti businesses, including in energy, railways, stadiums, and water reservoirs.

It was a pleasure to meet with the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, @LucFrieden, on the margins of @Davos. We discussed the economic and democratic progress of Kosova, as well as opportunities to expand innovation through various exchanges between our two countries. We are very grateful for the longstanding friendship we share with Luxembourg and look forward to even closer ties.