Rrustem Berisha

Former Minister of Defense, Republic of Kosovo

[Rrustem Berisha @Rrustem_Berisha]

Today I handed over the duty to the new Minister of Defense, Mr. Anton Quni. Anton is a great man and professional. I am certain under his leadership #Kosovo #MoD and #KSF shall continue to deliver their mission in cooperation with our partners and @NATO.

Godspeed, Anton!

[Rrustem Berisha @Rrustem_Berisha]

On my last day of tenure as Minister of Defense, #KSF LTC Remzije Zeqiraj, my comrade from #KLA, #KPC, #KSF and colleague in #Kosovo #MoD, visited me for a farewall coffee. I am proud of Remzije and all women and men in uniform and am confident #KSF will remain on the right path.

[Rrustem Berisha @Rrustem_Berisha]

Mr. Christian Boatswain D/Director #NALT has been the cornerstone of our excellent cooperation with @NATO. I awarded him the #OutstandingServiceMedal for his service and contribution in the transition of #KosovoSecurityForce. Thank you Christian!

[Rrustem Berisha @Rrustem_Berisha]

I was deeply saddened to learn abouth the fatal earthquake in Turkey yesterday. #Kosovo Security Forces stand ready to support Turkish authorities in their search and rescue efforts. May God bless the souls of the deceased and give strength to their families and friends.

[Rrustem Berisha @Rrustem_Berisha]

Today marks the 11th anniversary of the establishment of #Kosovo Security Force (KSF). First 1.5 k members of #KSF were vetted by @NATO and @NATO_KFOR was charged with mentoring the KSF and bringing the force to Full Operational Capability. Our joint success story continues 💪

[Rrustem Berisha @Rrustem_Berisha]

Statement by the Ambassadors of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States | U.S. Embassy in Kosovo https://t.co/URfnn8jU3v

[Rrustem Berisha @Rrustem_Berisha]

Today we remember the 1999 Reçak Massacre. 45 unarmed civilians were cowardly massacred by Serbian Government forces. 21 years after, Serbian officials continue to deny this dreadful crime instead of bowing their heads and asking for forgiveness.
We will never forget Reçak!

[Ramush Haradinaj @haradinajramush]

#Kosovo strongly condemns the agression of #Iran against the #UnitedStates. #Kosovo remains with the #American people, its soldiers & personnel overseas & their families, whom we wish to remain safe and sound. Kosovo is aligned w/ US in offering peace & security in the world 🇽🇰🇺🇸

[Hashim Thaçi @HashimThaciRKS]

We condemn the Iranian missile attacks on USA & @coalition forces based in Iraq and focused on defeating #ISIS. #Kosovo is a formal member of the @Coalition and we call #Iran to de-escalate the violence. We remain in support to US and our Atlantic family in this time of upheaval.

[Rrustem Berisha @Rrustem_Berisha]

Merry Christmas to all our #Kosovo Security Force service members & Ministry of Defence employees who celebrate this Holiday according to Julian calendar!

[Rrustem Berisha @Rrustem_Berisha]

Wishing you all the best that life may bring, Merry Christmas to you and also a year filled with blessings.

Photo by Bernard Shkorreti

[Rrustem Berisha @Rrustem_Berisha]

The festive season is just around the corner. On this occassion, I had a coffee today with our #NALT advisors and bilateral partners at #Kosovo #MoD to thank them for their indispensable support during this year. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

[Rrustem Berisha @Rrustem_Berisha]

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year 🎅 A nice view from the entrance hall of #Kosovo MoD today.

[Petrit Selimi @Petrit]

There’s this little village of Pjetërshan in #Kosovo, few kilometers from #Gjakova. Every year, villagers outdo themselves in decorating their village and the local #Catholic church with #Christmas lights. Happy holidays good folks of Pjetërshan!

[Rrustem Berisha @Rrustem_Berisha]

Devastating images of the earthquake in Albania. We are filled with grief and sorrow over the loss of human lives and pray for recovery of all wounded in this tragedy. #Kosovo National Guard S&R, K-9 and medical units helping our brothers in these times of need and solidarity.

[UK in Kosovo 🇬🇧 @UKinKosovo]

HMA Nicholas Abbott hosted the UK Remembrance Service Ceremony at the UK Memorial in central Pristina. We will remember those who have served, and died, in conflict, including the 14 members of the British Armed Forces who lost their lives in Kosovo.

#LestWeForget #UKinKosovo

[Rrustem Berisha @Rrustem_Berisha]

#Kosovo Security Force got silver medal 🥈 on prestigious @BritishArmy 160 Infantry Brigade organised #CambrianPatrol19 competing with 132 military teams from 34 countries. Way to go #KSF 💪

[Ramush Haradinaj @haradinajramush]

#Kosovo & its people are blessed to have #Germany’s support at all its statebuilding phases. Today as it celebrates 29th anniv. of unification, I have written a congratulatory note to Chancellor #Merkel, to extend our sincere gratitude for their contribution. #GermanUnityDay

[Ministria e Mbrojtjes @KOSOVO_MoD]

Z. Faruk Geci, u.d. i Sekretarit të Përgjithshëm të Ministrisë së Mbrojtjes dhe z. Christian Heldt, ambasador i Republikës Federale të Gjermanisë nënshkruan Marrëveshje, me anë të së cilës Qeveria gjermane ndan një grand me vlerë 500,000€ (pesëqind mijë euro) për #FSK-në.

[Rrustem Berisha @Rrustem_Berisha]

The Government of #Kosovo honored today the victims of the terrorist attack of 11 September 2001 in #UnitedStates and unveiled the 9/11 Memorial “Kosovo Remembers”. We stand firm by the United States in the global war on terrorism.