During the visit, the Head of State held separate meetings with the Mayor of the Municipality of Presevo, Ardita Sinani, the Mayor of the Municipality of Bujanovac, Arbër Pajaziti, the chairman of the Albanian National Council, Enkel Rexhepi, as well as the only Albanian MP in the Serbian Parliament, Shaip Kamberi.

During these meetings, they discussed addressing the concerns of Albanians in the Valley, strengthening the unity of the Albanian factor, and projects aimed at helping young people.

President Begaj delivered messages on cooperation, political unity, and joint efforts to ensure respect for the rights of Albanians living in the Presevo Valley.

The Head of State encouraged the political leaders of the area to unite whenever the national interest and the protection of the rights of Albanians in the Valley are at stake.

Begaj also conveyed these messages during his speech to citizens in Presevo on the occasion of the opening of the Albanian Book Fair 2026.

He also guaranteed Albania’s support in addressing the issue of the Presevo Valley, fair representation in institutions, concerns over the deactivation of addresses, as well as the right to use the mother tongue and national symbols.

“The rights and freedoms of Albanians in the Presevo Valley and wherever they live must be respected. Albanians must live here, must not be discriminated against, the Albanian language must be used without hesitation or fear, and culture, values, identity and traditions must be protected and promoted,” the President said.

Begaj reaffirmed that Albanians are a factor of peace and cooperation in the Western Balkans.

According to him, protecting the Albanian language and culture in Presevo is part of European standards on rights and cultural diversity.

“Albanian identity has been built on European values, on respect for freedom, human dignity, coexistence, the rule of law and a culture of dialogue. Therefore, protecting the Albanian language and culture in the Presevo Valley is not a matter of nostalgia, it is not only a national issue, it is part of the European system itself for the protection of rights, it is part of our vision as a nation for the future,” Begaj stressed.

In particular, the President addressed the young people of Presevo, inviting them to use Albanian not only as a family language, but also as the language of knowledge, profession, creativity and success.

“The Albanian language in these lands is a living and inalienable treasure, it is a strategic investment in the future of the nation. Use the Albanian language not only as the language of the family and to preserve tradition, but also as the language of knowledge, profession, creativity and your success here in the Valley,” he said.

The Head of State pledged that he would continue to be an advocate for the denied rights of Albanians in the Presevo Valley in every international institution and chancery.

“I want to assure you that the institution I represent will always remain a supporter of initiatives that strengthen cultural cooperation, promote books in the Albanian language, and build bridges of communication between Albanians wherever they live,” Begaj declared.

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According to Kamberi, this visit demonstrates Albania’s institutional commitment to its compatriots and conveys a clear message of support for the protection of the identity, rights, and development of the Albanian community in this region.

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The visit of the President of the Republic of Albania, H.E. Bajram Begaj, to the Valley represents an important moment for the Albanians of the Presheva Valley.

This visit is an expression of Albania’s institutional commitment to its compatriots, as well as a clear message of support for the preservation of the identity, rights, and development of the Albanian community in this region.

Thank you for the visit, Mr. President!

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According to the ministry, the visit was carried out with the coordination and support of the Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo in Israel, with the aim of advancing cooperation, especially in the defense sector.

The statement says that, in addition to participating in the Herzliya Conference, Colonel Ahmet Ajeti also met with the executive director of the Institute for Policy and Strategy, retired Major General Amos Gilead.

Colonel Ajeti also visited the Israeli Parliament, where he held a meeting with the chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defense, Boaz Bismuth. During these meetings, according to the statement, the need to strengthen cooperation and address security challenges was highlighted.

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In a reaction published on Facebook, Tahiri said that this meeting with Thaçi was also deeply emotional.

“Every meeting brings special emotions, because beyond the prison walls you find the same strength, dignity and confidence that have always characterized him. Conversations with him are always inspiring and filled with hope for the future,” he wrote.

Tahiri also stressed that, despite the challenges Thaçi is facing, he continues to remain calm, determined and convinced that the truth will come to light.

“I hope that this period will end as soon as possible and that he, together with his fellow fighters, will return to their families and their people.”

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According to Haradinaj, after 25 years of service in uniform, Metaj faced 21 people who had come from Serbia in Magurë, Lipjan, whom he called “criminals,” claiming that three of them had been part of Serbian paramilitary formations during Slobodan Milošević’s regime.

“As tradition would have it, he did not falter for a single moment. Supported by his family and his village, he managed to neutralize these remnants, three of whom were part of the Serbian paramilitaries from the Milošević era,” Haradinaj wrote.

He also announced that during this visit, together with Gazi, Binaku and Kushtrimi, they expressed their support and respect for Bekim Metaj and his family.

Haradinaj also directed criticism at the institutions, saying that “the state should not remain silent in the face of this phenomenon that it created itself.”

Meanwhile, the event in Magurë, Lipjan, has sparked numerous reactions in recent days, while the case is being handled by the authorities in accordance with legal procedures.

Yesterday, residents of Magurë, Lipjan, signed a petition demanding that the people involved in the recent incident in the village not be allowed to return to Magurë.

The petition was signed during a meeting with residents, where the latest developments surrounding the incident in which KLA veteran Bekim Meta was injured were discussed. At the end of the meeting, it was decided that the petition would be submitted to the Kosovo Police and the Prosecutor’s Office.

The incident had occurred four days earlier when, according to suspicions, a group of people from the Roma community attacked Skënder Shahini in front of his home, as well as KLA war veteran Bekim Meta.

The court in Lipjan has ordered house arrest for KLA veteran and war invalid Bekim Meta, as well as for Skendër Shahini, as parties involved in the incident.

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Osmani also published the full message regarding this visit.

“In Ferizaj, at a thank-you meeting with the branch structures.

We are infinitely grateful for the great work, for the support and the open discussion,” Osmani wrote.

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