The delegation was led by NATO Parliamentary Assembly deputy chairman Alberto Losacco, and the chairman of the Political Commission, Svere Mrley. Deputy Speaker Ardian Gola and Albanian deputies Mehmeti-Selim and Besa Kabashi-Ramaj also attended the meeting.
According to the Parliament’s announcement, Haxhiu stressed the importance NATO has for Kosovo citizens, recalling the Alliance’s 1999 intervention, which he described as crucial to ending the war, massacres and ethnic cleansing committed by the regime of Serbia.
She expressed Kosovo’s gratitude for NATO support and stressed that the country aims to prove its readiness to take more responsibility for common peace and security.
The meeting also discussed the political and security situation in Kosovo, including the Banjska attack and the need for those responsible to be brought to justice. Attention was also given to Russian aggression against Ukraine, with the case Haxhiu reaffirmed Kosovo’s support for the Ukrainian people.
The sides also addressed the challenges posed by dezinformation and hybrid threats, as well as the need for co-operation in protecting democratic institutions, the belief of citizens and regional stability.
The Kosovo Assembly has the status of an associate member at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly since 2024. According to the announcement, the meeting discussed deepening co-operation through regular contacts between the commissions, exchanging experiences and strengthening parliamentary supervision in the defence sector, including security of critical infrastructure.
Haxhiu reiterated Kosovo’s commitment to advancing towards NATO’s Partnership for Peace and membership, stressing the importance of internal reforms and support of allied countries.
Source Layer: RTKLive