Chargé d’affaires of the United States Embassy in Kosovo, Anu Prattipati, held a meeting with KFOR Commander Major General Ozkan Ulutash, whose mandate is expected to end next month.

The meeting was held on Monday in Pristina. According to the US Embassy, Prattipati expressed gratitude for Ulutash’s leadership of the KFOR mission and his commitment to ensuring a safe and stable environment for all communities in Kosovo.

The US Embassy’s statement said that Anu Prattipati met with Major General Ozkan Ulutash as he prepares to complete his duties at the helm of KFOR next month.

The US Embassy emphasized that the thanks extended to Ulutaş were related to his leadership of the mission and his dedication to maintaining security and stability for all communities in Kosovo.

During the meeting, the United States once again reaffirmed its support for the KFOR mission.

“The United States remains committed to supporting the KFOR mission, with the aim of contributing to the preservation of stability in Kosovo and the region,” the US Embassy said in a statement.

The meeting took place shortly before the end of Major General Ozkan Ulutash’s mandate as commander of NATO’s mission in Kosovo.

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The US Embassy in Pristina expressed its readiness to cooperate with Kosovo’s new government and parliament, with the aim of advancing “shared priorities, including regional peace, stability and mutual prosperity”.

The message was published on social media two days after the Constitutional Court confirmed that the new government, led by Albin Kurti, had been elected in accordance with the Constitution.

The country’s highest court also announced that lawmakers in the eleventh legislature have until October 6 to elect the new president.

To complete the constitution of parliament, the Constitutional Court has also asked lawmakers to elect the second deputy speaker, who must come from the Democratic Party of Kosovo.

Parliament was constituted on September 13, while the Kurti 4 Government was voted in several hours later.

The Constitutional Court’s decision has prompted parliamentary action, with the leadership holding the first meeting of the eleventh legislature today.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Aleksandar Nikolloski held a working meeting today with Nicole Varns, acting US ambassador to Macedonia.

The talks focused on the economic partnership between the two countries, as well as US support for reform processes in Macedonia. During the meeting, the two sides assessed economic relations as being at a high level, while trade continues to show a positive trend.

Nikolloski emphasized that the Government’s development policies are aimed at stimulating economic growth through the implementation of capital projects that facilitate regional connectivity and integration.

According to him, construction work on the highways along Corridors 8 and 10-d is progressing at an excellent pace and in accordance with the established deadlines.

Both officials welcomed the strategic partnership between Macedonia and the US, describing it as a guarantee of stability for the country and the region.

They concluded that bilateral relations between Macedonia and the US are excellent and that there is a strong commitment to expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

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The United States Embassy in Pristina has issued a security alert urging US citizens to exercise caution over large protests scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, in central Pristina and other major cities across Kosovo.

According to the US diplomatic mission, demonstrations organized by several organizations could lead to large gatherings, road closures and significant difficulties with road traffic.

US citizens have been advised to limit their movements near their residential areas and avoid traveling to places where protests are expected to take place.

The embassy warned that people traveling through the affected areas could face lengthy delays and difficulties reaching their destinations on time.

“These protests may cause large crowds, road closures and severe traffic disruptions. You are advised to limit travel within the immediate area of your residence and avoid traveling to work and schools if your route passes through the affected areas, as you may not be able to complete your journey in a timely manner,” the notice said.

Special instructions were also issued to US government employees in Kosovo, who were advised to avoid unnecessary travel near the protests. Due to the risk of major traffic disruptions, US personnel were advised not to send their children to school on September 16.

The embassy announced that it would remain open on Wednesday, while consular services would be limited and provided as needed.

The notice was issued on a day of particular importance for Kosovo, as the verdict in the trial of former leaders of the Kosovo Liberation Army is expected to be announced in The Hague on September 16.

Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Rexhep Selimi and Jakup Krasniqi are facing trial in The Hague, where they are accused of war crimes.

The approaching verdict has increased public interest and attention in Kosovo. However, the US Embassy has not directly linked the protests to the verdict of the Specialist Chambers.

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The US Embassy in Pristina has issued a security alert for citizens, announcing that major demonstrations are expected on Wednesday, September 16, in the capital and several of Kosovo’s main centers.

The notice states that various organizations have announced large protests, which could lead to massive gatherings, road blockages and severe disruptions to vehicle traffic.

Citizens are advised to limit travel to the area where they live and avoid heading toward locations where gatherings have been announced.

The diplomatic mission also warns that passing through the affected areas could cause significant delays and make it impossible to reach destinations on time.

“These demonstrations may result in very large crowds, road blockages and serious traffic disruptions. You are advised to limit your movements to the vicinity of your residence and avoid traveling to work or school if your route passes through the affected areas, as you may be unable to reach your destination on time,” the statement says.

US government staff in Kosovo have been instructed to avoid all nonessential travel near protest sites. Given the possibility of traffic chaos, personnel were advised not to take their children to school on September 16.

The Embassy said it would remain open on Wednesday, while consular services would be available on a limited basis and only for essential cases.

The warning coincides with an extremely sensitive date for Kosovo. On September 16, the verdict is expected to be announced in the court case against former commanders of the Kosovo Liberation Army.

The trial in The Hague centers on Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Rexhep Selimi and Jakup Krasniqi, who face charges of war crimes.

Expectations surrounding the verdict have significantly increased public interest and attention in Kosovo. Although tensions are evident, the US Embassy has not directly linked its warning to the ruling of the Specialist Chambers.

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The United States Embassy in Tirana honored the 2,977 people who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks by observing a minute of silence 25 years after the tragedy.

The embassy community in Albania paused at 8:46 a.m., the exact moment the first plane struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York.

“Twenty-five years ago, at 8:46 in the morning in New York, the first plane hit the North Tower,” the message published by the embassy stated.

The memorial ceremony was dedicated to all the victims in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, including three Albanian-Americans.

The Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Tirana, Nancy VanHorn, said that the passage of a quarter century has not dimmed the memory of those who lost their lives.

“We remember every life lost. We honor the emergency service workers who faced danger and the families who have carried this pain for a quarter century,” VanHorn said.

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In a social media post, the US Embassy commemorated the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attack on the Twin Towers in the United States, in which around 3,000 people lost their lives.

The embassy wrote that it honors the lives lost during the attack that shook the world, as well as American resilience.

“We honor the lives lost, the heroes who emerged in New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia, and the resilience of the American spirit,” the embassy wrote.

The September 11, 2001, attack was coordinated by the extremist group al-Qaeda against the United States of America, killing 2,977 people and forever changing modern world history.

Nineteen al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four passenger planes, two of which crashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, causing both towers to collapse.

A third plane crashed into the Pentagon, just outside Washington. The fourth plane crashed in Pennsylvania after the crew and passengers attacked the terrorists on board, preventing it from striking another target believed to have been the White House.

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The US Embassy in Pristina has reiterated Washington’s appeal for Kosovo’s institutions to be established, warning that the political deadlock is causing the country to miss opportunities.

In a statement to RTV21, a spokesperson for the US Embassy in Kosovo said that political leaders must cooperate to form institutions in accordance with the Constitution and the decisions of the Constitutional Court. According to the spokesperson, citizens expect their leaders to act in the country’s best interests, while the prolonged deadlock should compel them to prioritize progress and stability for all citizens.

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