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The Star
06-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Brunei Sultan welcomes Kosovo President on state visit
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Dr Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu inspecting the guard of honour mounted by members of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces on May 5. - BB BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on Monday (May 5) welcomed President of Kosovo Dr Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu and First Gentleman Prindon Sadriu, who are in Brunei Darussalam for a three-day state visit, marking Dr Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu's inaugural visit to the Sultanate. The state welcoming ceremony was held at the grounds of Istana Nurul Iman, in which Their Majesties, together with the President of Kosovo and First Gentleman proceeded to the special dais to receive the salute of honour, accompanied with the national anthems of both countries and a 21 gun salute. The two leaders inspected the guard of honour mounted by members of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF). The President of Kosovo and First Gentleman were introduced to members of the royal family while the Sultan was introduced to the official delegation of Kosovo, including the Chief of Staff, Office of the President of Kosovo; and advisers from Office of the President of Kosovo. Following the state welcoming ceremony, Their Majesties received in audience the President of Kosovo and First Gentleman at Cheradi Laila Kenchana, Istana Nurul Iman. Present at the audience ceremony were members of the royal family. Also present were the delegation of Kosovo; Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Dato Seri Setia Dr Abdul Manaf Metussin, as the Minister-in-Attendance; and spouse. The audience ceremony was also held in conjunction with the Conferment of the 'Order of Independence' presented upon the monarch by the President of Kosovo. The Sultan consented to confer a state decoration, Darjah Kerabat Laila Utama Yang Amat Dihormati (DK) on the President of Kosovo, which carried the title of 'Datin Laila Utama'. The Sultan then held a bilateral meeting with the President of Kosovo at Cheradi Ratna Kenchana, where both leaders discussed bilateral and international issues of mutual importance, in particular, exploring ways to enhance economic cooperation and people-to-people ties between the two countries especially the signing of a Visa Waiver Agreement which will make easier to pave the way to enhance cooperation between the two countries. The monarch signed an agreement between Kosovo and Brunei on visa exemption for ordinary, diplomatic and official passports with the President of Kosovo. At noon, Their Majesties hosted a state banquet in honour of the President of Kosovo and First Gentleman. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
The Star
04-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Kosovo President Osmani concludes four-day visit to Malaysia
SEPANG: Kosovo President Dr Vjosa Osmani Sadriu departed for Brunei today after concluding a four-day official visit to Malaysia, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. A red-carpet farewell ceremony was held at the Bunga Raya Complex of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport here, featuring a guard of honour mounted by the First Battalion of the Royal Ranger Regiment (Ceremonial). She left at about noon on Sunday (May 4). Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek was present to bid farewell to Osmani and her delegation. Osmani arrived in Malaysia on Thursday (May 1), marking her first visit to the country since assuming office on April 4, 2021. On Friday (May 2), Osmani was accorded an official welcoming ceremony, followed by a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. One of the highlights of the visit was the conferment of Kosovo's highest civilian honour, the Order of Independence, upon Anwar. The award is granted to individuals who have made significant contributions towards the country's independence. The Kosovo government also conferred the award posthumously on former Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi in recognition of his contributions during a pivotal moment in the country's history. In a joint press conference on Friday, Anwar said Malaysia remains committed to working with Kosovo beyond traditional diplomatic ties, expanding into trade, investment and broader cooperation between both nations. Meanwhile, Osmani said Kosovo is set to deepen diplomatic, economic and security ties with Malaysia, signified by the opening of its embassy in Kuala Lumpur. Expressing deep gratitude for Malaysia's longstanding support, Osmani said the bond between the two nations was built not only through diplomacy but also on shared values of unity, dignity and diversity. Malaysia officially recognised Kosovo on Oct 30, 2008, becoming one of the first Asian countries to do so. Diplomatic relations were formally established on March 18, 2011. In 2024, total bilateral trade between Malaysia and Kosovo reached RM28.55mil (USD6.0mil), with Malaysia's exports to the republic valued at RM25.92mil (USD5.5mil) and imports at RM2.63mil (USD550,000). Key Malaysian exports include palm oil, electrical and electronic products, and manufactured goods, while imports from Kosovo mainly consist of raw materials and semi-precious stones. – Bernama
The Sun
04-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Kosovo President Osmani concludes four-day visit to Malaysia
SEPANG: Kosovo President Dr Vjosa Osmani Sadriu departed for Brunei today after concluding a four-day official visit to Malaysia, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. A red-carpet farewell ceremony was held at the Bunga Raya Complex of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport here, featuring a guard of honour mounted by the First Battalion of the Royal Ranger Regiment (Ceremonial). She left at about noon. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek was present to bid farewell to Osmani and her delegation. Osmani arrived in Malaysia on Thursday, marking her first visit to the country since assuming office on April 4, 2021. On Friday, Osmani was accorded an official welcoming ceremony, followed by a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. One of the highlights of the visit was the conferment of Kosovo's highest civilian honour, the Order of Independence, upon Anwar. The award is granted to individuals who have made significant contributions towards the country's independence. The Kosovo government also conferred the award posthumously on former Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi in recognition of his contributions during a pivotal moment in the country's history. In a joint press conference on Friday, Anwar said Malaysia remains committed to working with Kosovo beyond traditional diplomatic ties, expanding into trade, investment and broader cooperation between both nations. Meanwhile, Osmani said Kosovo is set to deepen diplomatic, economic and security ties with Malaysia, signified by the opening of its embassy in Kuala Lumpur. Expressing deep gratitude for Malaysia's longstanding support, Osmani said the bond between the two nations was built not only through diplomacy but also on shared values of unity, dignity and diversity. Malaysia officially recognised Kosovo on Oct 30, 2008, becoming one of the first Asian countries to do so. Diplomatic relations were formally established on March 18, 2011. In 2024, total bilateral trade between Malaysia and Kosovo reached RM28.55 million (USD6.0 million), with Malaysia's exports to the republic valued at RM25.92 million (USD5.5 million) and imports at RM2.63 million (USD550,000). Key Malaysian exports include palm oil, electrical and electronic products, and manufactured goods, while imports from Kosovo mainly consist of raw materials and semi-precious stones.
Barnama
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Kosovo President Osmani Concludes Four-day Visit To Malaysia
GENERAL SEPANG, May 4 (Bernama) -- Kosovo President Dr Vjosa Osmani Sadriu departed for Brunei today after concluding a four-day official visit to Malaysia, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. A red-carpet farewell ceremony was held at the Bunga Raya Complex of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport here, featuring a guard of honour mounted by the First Battalion of the Royal Ranger Regiment (Ceremonial). She left at about noon. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek was present to bid farewell to Osmani and her delegation. Osmani arrived in Malaysia on Thursday, marking her first visit to the country since assuming office on April 4, 2021. On Friday, Osmani was accorded an official welcoming ceremony, followed by a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. One of the highlights of the visit was the conferment of Kosovo's highest civilian honour, the Order of Independence, upon Anwar. The award is granted to individuals who have made significant contributions towards the country's independence. The Kosovo government also conferred the award posthumously on former Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi in recognition of his contributions during a pivotal moment in the country's history. In a joint press conference on Friday, Anwar said Malaysia remains committed to working with Kosovo beyond traditional diplomatic ties, expanding into trade, investment and broader cooperation between both nations.
The Star
04-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Kosovo president visits Pak Lah's grave
KUALA LUMPUR: Kosovo President Dr Vjosa Osmani Sadriu visited the Warriors' Mausoleum, where former Malaysian prime ministers and other national leaders are laid to rest, as part of her four-day official visit to Malaysia. Osmani also visited the grave of Malaysia's fifth prime minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who passed away on April 14. She was accompanied by Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek, the minister in attendance. Also present were the late Abdullah's son Kamaluddin and daughter Nori. The visit symbolised Kosovo's gratitude for Malaysia's steadfast support during its state-building journey, particularly under Abdullah's leadership, and highlighted the shared values of peace, unity and mutual respect between the two nations. On Friday, Osmani posthumously awarded Abdullah Kosovo's highest state honour, the Order of Independence, in recognition of his dedication to peace and freedom in Kosovo, as well as his unwavering support for the country's independence and state-building efforts. The award was received by Abdullah's son-in-law and former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin, Bernama reported. In quiet reflection: Osmani (seated third from left) offering prayers during her visit to Abdullah's grave. Also present are (from left): Nori, Fadhlina and Kamaluddin. — Bernama Earlier, Osmani visited the National Mosque and the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, underscoring the cultural significance of Kosovo's engagement with Malaysia. During the museum visit, she explored the gallery titled Oceans That Speak: Islam and the Emergence of the Malay World, which highlights the spread of Islam across maritime South-East Asia, and its cultural and civilisational impact on the Malay archipelago. The National Mosque is a key symbol of Malaysia's religious and national identity, while the museum, established in 1998, is the largest in South-East Asia. The cultural programme formed part of her broader agenda to strengthen bilateral relations, which included the official opening of the Kosovo Embassy in Kuala Lumpur and high-level discussions with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. During a joint press conference, both countries agreed to deepen cooperation in key areas such as trade, education, tourism and culture, while also enhancing people-to-people ties through student exchanges and university partnerships. Malaysia officially recognised Kosovo on Oct 30, 2008, becoming one of the first Asian countries to do so, with diplomatic relations formally established on March 18, 2011.
