For this anniversary, she revisited part of the speech she delivered last year in honor of the holiday.

“America did not save our lives through empty phrases, historical lectures or pointless debates, but through action and resolve,” Osmani said.

“When some hesitated and hid behind speeches, America acted. When some hid behind interpretations of the law, America acted. When some invoked historical friendship with Serbia, America acted.”

Osmani said that Kosovo’s freedom bears American traces at every step, from the lives saved to the building of institutions.

“When some feared the political cost, America acted on principles, on human values, and once again became the moral compass of all humanity.”

“To stand by us, America acted with planes, with helicopters, with bombs against our enemies, and with American sons and daughters who risked their lives so that our lives could be saved. America acted with funds, with human resources, with expertise, with everything, so that today we can be the state that we are: free, independent, sovereign, democratic.”

“Our freedom has American traces everywhere. In the lives saved, in the institutions built, in every line of the Declaration of Independence, in every recognition of that independence, in every success and every achievement.”

According to Osmani, Kosovo’s February 17 and the US July 4 carry the same meaning, as both represent freedom built on sacrifice and alliances.

“Therefore, when America asks for action from Kosovo, we must respond in the same way it responded to us when we needed it most: with action, with resolve, with support, with friendship. Because a true friend is known in difficult days.”

“Both February 17 and July 4 symbolize the same thing: freedom.”

“A freedom built on sacrifice and alliances. An alliance that will live as long as the state of Kosovo: forever!”

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In a Facebook post, Abdixhiku said that July 4, 1776 represents one of the greatest moments in modern history, as it marks the birth of a state founded on the principles of freedom, democracy, human dignity, and the rule of law.

According to him, this date is linked not only to the founding of the United States of America, but also to the birth of a vision that, as he put it, has inspired entire peoples on their journey toward freedom, democracy, and peace.

“For more than two centuries, the United States of America has been one of the main pillars in the defense of democratic values, human rights, and international stability. Its role in supporting peoples who have fought for freedom has left indelible marks on world history.”

He stressed that for the Republic of Kosovo, the US is much more than a strategic ally, describing it as an unwavering friend, the most important partner, and a decisive supporter on the path toward freedom, independence, state-building, and the strengthening of democracy.

“For the Republic of Kosovo, the United States of America is much more than a strategic ally. It is our unwavering friend, our most important partner, and the decisive supporter in our journey toward freedom, independence, state-building, and the consolidation of democracy. America’s contribution to Kosovo is historic, extraordinary, and irreplaceable. This is a debt of gratitude that our generations will always remember.”

Abdixhiku added that the vision of an independent, sovereign Kosovo integrated into NATO and the European Union, with lasting friendship with the United States of America, remains one of the fundamental pillars of the political orientation of the Democratic League of Kosovo.

He linked this orientation to the vision of the historic President Dr. Ibrahim Rugova, whom he called the founding father of the Republic of Kosovo and the leader who built the state’s Euro-Atlantic philosophy.

“This was the vision of the historic President Dr. Ibrahim Rugova, the founding father of the Republic of Kosovo and the leader who built the Euro-Atlantic philosophy of our state. Today, as we celebrate together this great day of the American people, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to further deepen the special partnership between Kosovo and the US, built on trust, shared values, and the aspiration for a freer, more just, and safer world.”

In the end, the LDK leader said that on behalf of the party and in his personal name, he extends his warmest greetings to the Government and people of the United States of America on the occasion of Independence Day.

“On behalf of the Democratic League of Kosovo and in my personal name, I extend my warmest greetings to the Government and people of the United States of America on the occasion of Independence Day. Happy Fourth of July! God bless the United States of America! God bless the lasting friendship between the Republic of Kosovo and the United States of America,” the LDK leader wrote.

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According to him, the friendship with the US forms part of our state identity and shows that the values of freedom, democracy and partnership build strong ties and long-term cooperation.

“An eternal alliance. Lasting gratitude to our greatest ally, the symbol of freedom throughout the world.

Happy Fourth of July to the diplomatic staff, the American people and the institutions of the US,” Hamza wrote.

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In a public post, Maqedonci recalled a quote by former U.S. President Ronald Reagan to underline that freedom must be safeguarded by every generation.

“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction,” he wrote, adding that at a time when the United States is celebrating the 250th anniversary of independence, a country is being honored whose unwavering commitment to freedom has served as an inspiration to the world.

He also stressed that Kosovo feels proud to stand alongside the United States, which he described as the country’s closest friend and ally.

“Kosovo is proud to stand by our closest friend and ally. Happy Fourth of July!” he concluded.

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