Nicholas Abbott

[Alastair King-Smith @AlastairKS]

Delighted my friend @NickAbbottFCDO will take over as Ambassador to Albania after I finish in mid August. Previously Ambassador to Kosovo, Nick knows the region really well and is very well-placed to take our partnership with Albania to the next level. Congratulations Nick!

[Nicholas Abbott @nickabbottfcdo]

Just one more thing…

[Nicholas Abbott @nickabbottfcdo]

My time as British Ambassador in Kosovo has come to an end. The warm welcome of the Kosovan people to a British Ambassador has made working and living here unlike any other posting I have done. This is a special place that deserves success.

[Nicholas Abbott @nickabbottfcdo]

Thank you to Arjun, Head of UNHCR in Kosovo, for an excellent farewell lunch! Ghurka food is a shared passion for the British and Nepalis alike!

[Nicholas Abbott @nickabbottfcdo]

Thank you for honouring me with the key to the city of Pristina, Mayor Rama. You embody the strong links between our two nations and I promise to visit for a macchiato soon! 🇬🇧 🇽🇰 🔐

[Nicholas Abbott @nickabbottfcdo]

The President shared her advice with the young women and we discussed their ideas for improving gender equality in Kosovo. This remains a challenge for both our nations, but also an area where we can learn from one another, building on a special relationship. 2/2

[Nicholas Abbott @nickabbottfcdo]

My final farewell meeting was of course with President @VjosaOsmaniPRKS and a moment to reflect on the depth and breadth of 🇬🇧-🇽🇰 partnership during our mandates.

I was joined by the impressive winners of the ‘Be an Ambassador for a day’ competition. 1/2

[Nicholas Abbott @nickabbottfcdo]

Today I held my farewell call with PM @albinkurti. We talked about the importance of economic development in 🇽🇰, including strengthening education and healthcare and improving the business environment. And we celebrated the special and enduring friendship between 🇽🇰 and the 🇬🇧.

[Nicholas Abbott @nickabbottfcdo]

followed by the chance to watch Northern Ireland play Kosovo in Belfast in 2022, accompanied by Agim as well as the Minister of Culture and Mayor of Pristina.

Sport continues to bring our two countries together. 2/2

[Nicholas Abbott @nickabbottfcdo]

I met my friend Agim Ademi of the Kosovo Football Federation to say farewell.

Two of the biggest highights of my time here were the incredible welcome that the England team and supporters received in 2019, 1/2

[Nicholas Abbott @nickabbottfcdo]

I’m pleased that relations between our two Parliaments remain very strong.

[Nicholas Abbott @nickabbottfcdo]

My farewell call on Speaker @KonjufcaGlauk was an open &good-humoured discussion. Among other topics we discussed the CBK regulation &my view that this is an issue that should be considered in terms of good governance &community relations rather than solely one of sovereignty.

[Nicholas Abbott @nickabbottfcdo]

Ndiqeni intervistën time të fundit si Ambasador i Mbretërisë së Bashkuar në Kosovë, në emisionin Rubikon, ku flas për gjuhën shqipe, situatën aktuale dhe vizionin për Kosovën.
https://t.co/5kChKPEO6m

[Nicholas Abbott @nickabbottfcdo]

In my farewell meeting with FM Gervalla yesterday we had wide ranging discussion on foreign policy issues and increasing bilateral and economic ties between 🇬🇧 and 🇽🇰

[Nicholas Abbott @nickabbottfcdo]

I had a great time recording my final interview in Kosovo with Adriatik Kelmendi. Tune in to @klankosova_tv at 20:45 tonight to watch us discuss recent events but also to reflect on over four enjoyable years as His Majesty's Ambassador.

[Nicholas Abbott @nickabbottfcdo]

A friendly farewell meeting with Ambassador Michael Davenport, Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo.

I thanked Michael for the positive and vital role that he and his team play in Kosovo.

[Nicholas Abbott @nickabbottfcdo]

and to allow no interruption to the delivery of essential services.

We also talked about the successful 🇬🇧-🇽🇰 co-operation to strengthen Kosovo’s tax administration and customs, as well reflecting on the EU-facilitated Dialogue with Serbia. 2/2

[Nicholas Abbott @nickabbottfcdo]

This afternoon I held my farewell meeting with DPM Bislimi. We discussed recent events, including the UK’s view that enforcement of the CBK’s new regulation on cash operations requires a transition period to enable a full information campaign to take place 1/2

[Nicholas Abbott @nickabbottfcdo]

I am very grateful for all of the kind messages I have recieved following the news of His Majesty The King’s diagnosis. I know that Kosovo is joining us all in wishing him a speedy recovery.

[The Royal Family @RoyalFamily]

A statement from Buckingham Palace:
https://t.co/zmYuaWBKw6

📷 Samir Hussein

[Nicholas Abbott @nickabbottfcdo]

Many thanks to PM @albinkurti and his office staff for hosting a farewell party last evening. My thanks as well for the gift: I’m looking forward to listening to the band “Asgje Sikur Dielli.”