Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti today hosted a delegation from the US Congress composed of Republican Congressman Mike Turner and Democratic Congressman Donald Norcross, both members of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly and the House Armed Services Committee.
According to the press release, the meeting discussed deepening strategic cooperation between Kosovo and the United States, with a focus on the field of defense.
Kurti emphasized that "in the last four years, over 1000 KSF members have participated in training in US military programs," including prestigious military academies such as West Point and the US Army War College.
He also recalled the joint exercises held in the country, underlining that "Kosovo has welcomed three consecutive editions of Defender Europe, while in Defender Europe 2025 the Command of the 28th Infantry Division of the US Army was located at the military airport in Gjakova."
In terms of defense investments, Kurti highlighted recently procured American equipment, including modern weaponry.
"We have procured American military equipment, including Javelin anti-tank systems," he said, adding that Kosovo has already signed the Classified Information Protection Agreement and CISMOA, which makes our country the 33rd in the world with this trusted status.
Economic cooperation was another key topic of the meeting, with new opportunities in energy, technology and major infrastructure projects, including rail transport.
The Prime Minister also highlighted the country's internal progress.
"Kosovo continues to be an example that democratic progress and economic growth can go hand in hand," Kurti said.
He stated that Kosovo's Euro-Atlantic orientation remains unwavering, aiming for membership in NATO and the EU, not only as a beneficiary, but also as a contributor to peace and security on the European continent.
Finally, Kurti expressed his gratitude for the close partnership with the US, saying that it represents "the gratitude of the people of Kosovo for the historic contribution and continued support of the United States of America." /Telegraph/
