Agnesa Jashari

Political adviser to the 1st DPM of RKS 🇽🇰/ Young European Ambassador 🇪🇺/ Global UGRAD Alumna 🇺🇸/ RIT Alumna / Expressed opinions are personal.

[Besnik Bislimi @BislimiBesnik]

🇦🇹 & 🇸🇮 are 🇽🇰's strong partners, supporters of our European path & that of the WB region. It was a pleasure to receive 🇦🇹 Europe Minister @claudiaplakolm & 🇸🇮 State Secretary @NevaGrasic as we spoke about a range of topics, including 🇽🇰's economic growth & democratic progress.

[Besnik Bislimi @BislimiBesnik]

While in Copenhagen, I also met w/🇩🇰 Minister @marie_bjerre. We spoke about dynamics related to the EU integration process, as I emphasized our aim for further advancement in this path. 🇽🇰 highly values 🇩🇰's continuous support & sincere partnership.

[Besnik Bislimi @BislimiBesnik]

Pleased to visit the Christianborg palace for a work lunch with Danish members of Parliament. A fruitful discussion, whereby I informed them of the latest developments, as well as about Kosova’s progress in the past few years. 🇽🇰🇩🇰

[Besnik Bislimi @BislimiBesnik]

2/2 Within the 10 years of signing the SAA and working towards fulfilling the Copenhagen criteria, 🇽🇰 is well prepared to engage seriously with the obligations and the opportunities of EU Integration.

[Besnik Bislimi @BislimiBesnik]

1/2 Pleasure to participate in today's informal meeting of Ministers for European Affairs in Copenhagen, where we discussed about the Copenhagen criteria and the gradual integration.

[Besnik Bislimi @BislimiBesnik]

Doorstep interview before the informal meetings of ministers for European Affairs of member states and aspirant countries in Copenhagen, where we discussed about the "Copenhagen Criteria and gradual integration".

[Besnik Bislimi @BislimiBesnik]

Thank you Ambassador Nissinen, for your invaluable contribution and genuine commitment to building strong ties between our countries. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors, as our cooperation has always been insightful and productive. 🇽🇰 🇫🇮

[Besnik Bislimi @BislimiBesnik]

Ireland is an important ally of Kosova. Today I received the Irish Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence @ThomasByrneTD, during his visit in our country. We spoke about a range of topics while emphasizing the importance of stronger relations and partnership. 🇽🇰🇮🇪

[Besnik Bislimi @BislimiBesnik]

Pleasure to receive German MPs @TKuban96 & David Preisendanz during their visit in Kosova. Spoke together regarding our path towards EU integration & bilateral cooperation among many topics. Germany remains our partner and ally and we look forward to further strengthen our ties.

[Besnik Bislimi @BislimiBesnik]

Bittersweet farewell meeting with ambassador @MBenedejcic. It has been 4 years of excellent cooperation and strengthening of Kosova-Slovenia relations. Thank you for your unwavering support, commitment and dedication. 🇽🇰🇸🇮

[Besnik Bislimi @BislimiBesnik]

Together w/@erikwest73, Director for Europe at the MFA of 🇳🇱, we discussed upon a range of topics, as I also expressed 🇽🇰's commitment to the EU integration process. Thanked him for today's meeting as well as for 🇳🇱's support towards 🇽🇰.

[Besnik Bislimi @BislimiBesnik]

🇽🇰's consistency in the economic performance in the last years was noted also by the IMF. The economic growth is still registered as the highest in the region while continuing our increase in jobs & productivity. Thanked the IMF mission in 🇽🇰 for their contribution & cooperation.

[Besnik Bislimi @BislimiBesnik]

Pleasure to meet w/Special Envoy for the WB of 🇸🇮 Anžej Frangeš & Ambassador @MBenedejcic. Election outcome and also situation in the region were among the topics discussed. Thanked them for today's exchange while reiterating the strong relations between 🇽🇰 & 🇸🇮.

[Albin Kurti @albinkurti]

Kosova's progressive, democratic Government continues to receive international recognition for our successful fight against crime and corruption. Transparency International (@anticorruption)'s Corruption Perceptions Index for 2024 reveals an improvement of 10 places in our country's global ranking within just one year, contributing to an overall gain of 31 places since we took office. This has resulted in Kosova's highest ever score in the Index, and a shift from the red to the orange category, which places us in the same league as a number of EU countries. A significant victory for Kosova's citizens — one on which we will continue to build over the next four years.

[Besnik Bislimi @BislimiBesnik]

Pleasure to meet with @LukaMesec, Slovenian DPM & Minister for Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities. We discussed about the newly initiated social security agreement between our countries as we continue to deepen and strengthen the bilateral cooperation. 🇽🇰🇸🇮

[Besnik Bislimi @BislimiBesnik]

Welcomed today the new Rapporteur for Kosova in the @Europarl_EN @RihoTerras. Emphasized the democratic progress & sustainable economic growth of our country, as well as the importance of the path towards membership in the EU. Looking forward to our fruitful cooperation. 🇽🇰🇪🇺

[Agnesa Jashari @agnesaij]

It was a pleasure to participate in today’s discussion regarding the Growth Plan’s Reform Agenda organized by GLPS. I highlighted the negotiation and coordination process undertaken by the Office of the Prime Minister.

EU’s RGF has allocated 883 mln euros for Kosova.

[GLPS Kosovo @GLPSKosovo]

📢In the framework of @ThinkforEurope work on #IGNITA initiatives supported by @OpenSociety - Western Balkans, #GLPS held today a Discussion on the #Kosovo #ReformAgenda for the 🇪🇺 #GrowthPlan.

An analysis will be published soon, discussing the drafting process of the #RA

[Albin Kurti @albinkurti]

Following the terrorist attack on Friday evening, among the seized arms and explosives, military insignia pictured were also found. The vast majority of these belonged to Serbian and Russian Armed Forces, such as the Russian Airborne Forces (VDV). The links of the arrested individuals to the Belgrade-sponsored terrorist organization "Civil Protection" indicate the presence of foreign actors.

Of course, terrorist events do not happen in a vacuum. In this context, Serbia's paramilitary incursion last year and its constant sponsoring of crime through various methods in the north of Kosova leave little room for speculation. However, the investigation is ongoing, and further details — along with the number of foreign parties involved — will be revealed.

[Albin Kurti @albinkurti]

Last Friday night, Kosova's critical infrastructure was targeted in a kinetic terrorist attack of high calculation. The attack specifically targeted a key water canal in north of the country in order to destabilize the country's entire energy production and water supply. Furthermore, the canal's geographic position poses significant challenges for repairs. Just a day earlier, Russia had launched an attack on Ukraine's power grid. This was a page from the same playbook. This is the reason why we raise alarms over Russia's alliance with Serbia. Although the investigation is ongoing, seized materials show a substantial number of Serbian and Russian military patches.

In addition to disrupting water supply, the attack led to flooding in several areas, putting the lives of residents at risk and flooding homes. Had this attack gone unmitigated, it could have reduced the country's energy supply by 60% and impacted water access for up to 40% of the population. However, our institutions acted swiftly, in a coordinated and professional manner, to mitigate the harm caused. Currently, the energy supply remains unaffected and we have restored the water supply to the eight municipalities that have experienced disruptions.

Although the intended impact was averted, we are working diligently to ensure that all vital services are maintained. We extend our gratitude to our institutions for their agility, dedication, and professionalism during these challenging circumstances. We also thank our international partners for their swift condemnation of this terrorist act, their expression of solidarity with the Kosova Government and people, and their offers of assistance to help restore normalcy.

Those responsible for this act will be held accountable and the investigation is ongoing.

[Besnik Bislimi @BislimiBesnik]

3/ While Radoicic's right-hand man Nemanja Radivojevic - Gandi is the suspect for the hand grenade attack on the police station in Zveçan on November 26, which together with the attack on the municipality building two days later, preceded last night's terrorist & criminal attack.