The chairman of the Democratic League of Kosovo, Lumir Abdixhiku, held a meeting today with a delegation of 14 representatives from the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States. The delegation was part of the Atlantic Council’s “Balkans Forward Congressional Fellowship” program.

The discussion focused on the current situation in Kosovo, the country’s Euro-Atlantic perspective and the latest security developments in the Western Balkans.

During the meeting, Abdixhiku emphasized the importance of the strategic partnership between Kosovo and the United States, describing it as an important foundation for Kosovo’s security, stability and development.

The LDK leader also praised the irreplaceable contribution of the United States to the history and consolidation of the state of Kosovo, while calling for the further strengthening of this strategic relationship.

Part of the discussion was also devoted to the Euro-Atlantic integration of Kosovo and the region, as well as the need for a continued American presence in support of peace, stability and the European perspective of the Western Balkans.

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The chairman of the Democratic League of Kosovo, Lumir Abdixhiku, held a meeting today with a delegation of 14 representatives from the United States Senate and House of Representatives, who are part of the Atlantic Council’s “Balkans Forward Congressional Fellowship” program.

The discussion focused on the current situation in Kosovo, the country’s Euro-Atlantic perspective and the latest developments related to security in the Western Balkans.

During the meeting, Abdixhiku highlighted the importance of the strategic partnership between Kosovo and the US, describing it as an important foundation for Kosovo’s security, stability and development.

He also underscored the irreplaceable contribution of the United States to the history and consolidation of the state of Kosovo, while calling for the relationship to be further deepened.

Another issue discussed was Kosovo’s and the region’s Euro-Atlantic path. In this context, the importance of a sustained American presence and engagement in preserving peace, strengthening stability and advancing the European perspective of the Western Balkans was emphasized.

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A delegation from the Central Election Commission is in the United States, where it is conducting an official visit.

During its stay in the United States, the delegation closely followed the organization of the primary elections in Tampa, Florida. In Omaha, it also visited the headquarters of ES&S, the largest American company specializing in election technology, where it learned about the equipment and technological solutions used in election administration.

In Washington, D.C., CEC representatives were received at the U.S. Department of State by Amy Carnie, Director of the Office of Central and Western Europe, as well as by representatives of the Office for Kosovo.

Another meeting was held with a senior official from the Office of Eastern Europe and Eurasia at the U.S. Department of Commerce. The discussions focused on opportunities for cooperation and support in advancing election administration in Kosovo through the use of technology.

The delegation also met with the District of Columbia Board of Elections, with which it exchanged views on election administration practices and opportunities for institutional cooperation.

According to the CEC, “The visit aims to exchange experiences, strengthen institutional cooperation and further advance election administration in Kosovo through the use of technology.”

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