Vjosa OSMANI, President of Kosovo, came to the European Parliament. She met with Roberta METSOLA, EP President. Later on, she addressed the plenary. Extracts from her arrival, welcome and roundtable with Roberta METSOLA. Extracts from the formal sitting.

Strasbourg

plenary session

meeting

EU - Kosovo (T)

METSOLA, Roberta (EPP, MT, EP President)

formal sitting

OSMANI, Vjosa (1A)

president's agenda

Visit of Vjosa OSMANI, President of Kosovo, to the European Parliament: meeting with Roberta METSOLA, EP President, extracts from the Formal sitting

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SOUNDBITE (English), Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, This House stood with you when it seemed impossible, and I think we can all recognise just how far Kosovo has come. The journey towards visa free travel has been an arduous one, but together we can be proud now that by January 1st next year, Kosovo's citizens will be granted this freedom too.

SOUNDBITE (English), Vjosa OSMANI, President of Kosovo, Today, I stand before you not only as the president of a resolute European nation and an EU bound country, but also as the leader of the youngest Europeans. Our country is bursting with energy, immense talent and fervent European enthusiasm. Kosovo is Europe, and to be Kosovar is to be European.

SOUNDBITE (English), Vjosa OSMANI, President of Kosovo, At 15 years old, the Republic of Kosovo remains the most pro-EU country in the region and beyond. More than 95% of our people express their uncompromised yearning to join these institutions, encapsulating our historic strategic orientation.

SOUNDBITE (English), Vjosa OSMANI, President of Kosovo, I call on all Serbs living in Kosovo to utilise their advanced rights afforded to them in Kosovo's constitution. The Republic of Kosovo is your home, and we will do everything in our power to make sure that you feel included equal and heard

SOUNDBITE (English), Vjosa OSMANI, President of Kosovo, With me today, I have a delegation that is a true representation of our beloved Republic. It represents our tough and challenging history, as well as the spirit of resilience, persistence and determination for a greater future.

SOUNDBITE (English), Vjosa OSMANI, President of Kosovo, We will never stray from our Euro-Atlantic path and we will never do so. Indeed, indeed, we are not just with Europe in words hundredths percent, 100% alignment on all foreign and security decisions of the European Union.

SOUNDBITE (English), Vjosa OSMANI, President of Kosovo, For Ukraine and for Kosovo. That new dawn is a just peace. And membership in the European Union. For Europe, it is strength in new alliances and unity. Blue and yellow. The colours of Kosovo. The colours of freedom.