The President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, said that Kosovo wants to join NATO as soon as possible, in order to increase security parameters, especially after the start of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.

“So, practically, the main reason why the people of Kosovo and our vision as institutional leaders of Kosovo, are moving towards Kosovo’s membership in NATO, is security and protection. But also because we don’t see NATO simply as a military machine, but as a system based on values”, said Osmani in an interview for CNN with journalist Becky Anderson.

Osmani once again recalled NATO’s military intervention in Kosovo during the war.

“In 1999, NATO nations and NATO allies did not stand idly by while the people of Kosovo were being invaded and, at the same time, genocide was being perpetrated on them by Milosevic’s forces. Of course, 1999 is an example of how when the world stands together and when democracy stands together, people can be led to freedom and independence,” she said.

“NATO represents values ​​that are fundamental, that are an important part of the fabric of our society, and as I said, it also means security and protection for this part of the world that has suffered so much because of the dictatorships and hegemonic regimes that are led by Serbia. “, she added.