Vatra President Elmi Berisha extended a warm welcome and an invitation to visit Vatra to President Osmani.
Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani greeted and addressed representatives of organizations and members of the Albanian community at the Consulate General of the Republic of Kosovo in New York Sunday evening. She is holding a series of meetings with the heads of delegations of the countries participating in the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly, senior American officials and heads of international organizations international.
In her remarks on Sunday, Kosovo President Osmani thanked the Albanian community for “opening the door’ through its activism more than two decades ago. She made the point that the work done back then serves as a facilitator in further advocating for Kosovo today.
“Going back to the 90s, it was you who opened the door for Kosovo to allow its voice to be heard in the halls of the US Congress all the way to the White House, through organizing and advocacy campaigns. Thanks to you, those doors remain open for the Kosovo representatives to continue their work. We are very much aware of the significance of the US support and express our appreciation in all of our meetings. You also help us to convey our gratitude to the American people,” said President Osmani.
In the face of hardships, she emphasized the importance of the community that is, time and again, as stalwart as it is firm. “The challenges, in the domestic and international arena are ongoing. I am confident that having you by our side, tirelessly advocating and asking for ways to support Kosovo, Albania and Albanians, we shall be successful as we were in the 90s.”
While thanking “the 90s generations who put their lives on the line” Kosovo President Osmani credited the young generations “who make us proud every day with their extraordinary talents and skills.”
President Osmani then introduced the new head of the Consulate General of the Republic of Kosovo in New York, Blerim Reka.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of Kosova, Donika Gërvalla-Schwarz said that this is a very busy time and that they are having “very good meetings’. “We rely on you because you have always been there for Kosovo. As far as coordinating and cooperating with the diaspora, we are aware that more can be done in that respect,” said Minister Gërvalla.
Vatra President Elmi Berisha extended a warm welcome and an invitation to visit Vatra to President Osmani. She expressed gratitude for the continued support and said that visiting with Vatra would be like meeting with friends. Elmi Berisha also congratulated Mr. Reka, for his new position
The UN General Assembly debate wraps up on Tuesday, September 27.