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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.
New Straits Times
03-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Malaysia's visa exemption for Kosovars marks new milestone, says President Osmani
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's decision to grant visa-free entry to all citizens of Kosovo for stays of up to 30 days marks a new milestone that will further boost bilateral ties. It is set to be a catalyst that not only will deepen engagements between governments and stimulate two-way trade and business activities, but also in expanding people-to-people exchanges across the multifaceted areas of culture, education, and tourism. Kosovo's President Dr Vjosa Osmani Sadriu said the news has been warmly received by the Kosovars after her government announced that Malaysia is removing these visa restrictions for its citizens recently. "So, this has made quite big news in our country. I am sure that a lot of people will want to visit (Malaysia) now," she told Bernama and RTM in an exclusive interview on Friday, during her official visit to Malaysia. In an X posting on April 25, the President expressed her appreciation to Malaysia for granting visa exemptions to all citizens of the republic for stays of up to 30 days. Osmani said Kosovo removed visa restrictions for Malaysia some time ago, allowing Malaysians to travel to Kosovo without restrictions for up to 90 days, and now Malaysia has reciprocated the move. She said the move is timely and welcome, reflecting Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's personal commitment to strengthening ties between the two countries. "We are looking forward to seeing more and more citizens from our country visiting Malaysia," she said. The President also looks forward to direct flights between Kosovo and Malaysia in the future to ease communication and travel, and boost tourism between the two countries. "Even as we speak, connections are very, very good, mostly through Istanbul, but there are also other connections as well on a daily basis. However, direct flights are always an easier way to expand communication and travel," she added. Osmani said Kosovars mainly travel to Malaysia for tourism, while her country is actively investing in its own tourism sector — especially in highland tourism. She noted that people-to-people ties between Kosovo and Malaysia remain strong, citing Malaysia's steadfast support during Kosovo's most difficult moments in 1999 and its early recognition of the republic's independence in 2008. "And at that time, many countries supported us, and Malaysia was one of the first. Malaysia's support helped Kosovo reconstruct the country," she said. Osmani said Kosovo had to rebuild the nation "from the ashes", and Malaysia played a key role in its peace-building and state-building efforts. "So in all of these phases, Malaysia was with us, and the people of Kosovo are very grateful," she added. 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, bilateral trade between the two countries reached RM28.55 million (US$6 million), with Malaysia's exports to Kosovo valued at RM25.92 million (US$5.5 million) and imports at RM2.63 million (US$550,000). 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. The President also hoped her four-day maiden visit would spark stronger interest in Kosovo among Malaysians and help foster closer connections between both countries' citizens. "There have been a lot of students from Kosovo who came to study in Malaysia, and they have contributed to these connections. "And as I said lately, a lot of tourist visits are happening that are contributing to these human bonds. But we are very hopeful that more is to come, and that this human connection is going to grow even much faster from now on," she added. During her visit, Osmani also shared Kosovo's readiness to collaborate with Malaysia in areas such as cybersecurity, counterterrorism, disaster response, and education. She conferred Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with the Order of Independence — Kosovo's highest civilian award — in recognition of Malaysia's enduring support for Kosovo's statehood and his commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.– BERNAMA
Malay Mail
02-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
PM Anwar, late Pak Lah receive Kosovo's top award in recognition of Malaysia's early support for independence
PUTRAJAYA, May 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was today conferred the Order of Independence, Kosovo's highest civilian award, by the country's president, Vjosa Osmani Sadriu, in a ceremony held at the Perdana Putra Complex. Earlier, Osmani, who is on a four-day official visit to Malaysia, was accorded an official welcome, including an inspection of a guard of honour mounted by three officers and 103 personnel from the First Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment (Ceremonial), led by Major Muhammad Fikri Senan. According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the award is the highest recognition granted by the Kosovo government to individuals who have made significant contributions towards the country's independence. 'The conferment recognises Malaysia's unwavering support for Kosovo's statehood and post-independence development, as well as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's steadfast commitment to strengthening bilateral ties between both countries,' the statement said. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek, foreign diplomats, and senior government officials were also present at the award ceremony. The government of Kosovo will also confer the award on former Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi in recognition of his contributions during a pivotal moment in the country's history. 'Under his stewardship, Malaysia became one of the earliest countries to recognise Kosovo's independence on October 30, 2008,' the statement added. Osmani arrived in Malaysia yesterday, marking her first visit to the country since taking office on April 4, 2021. Malaysia officially recognised Kosovo on October 30, 2008, becoming one of the first Asian nations 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 (US$6.0 million), with Malaysia's exports valued at RM25.92 million (US$5.5 million) and imports at RM2.63 million (US$550,000). Key Malaysian exports include palm oil, electrical and electronic products, and manufactured goods, while imports from Kosovo primarily consist of raw materials and semi-precious stones. — Bernama
Malay Mail
02-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Anwar welcomes Kosovo's President Osmani, pledges stronger trade and educational cooperation ahead of Asean 2025
PUTRAJAYA, May 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today hosted an official luncheon in honour of visiting Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani Sadriu at the Seri Perdana Complex here. Osmani and her delegation, who are here for a four-day official visit, arrived at the Prime Minister's official residence at 11.15am. A group of 60 students from Sekolah Kebangsaan Putrajaya Presint 8 (3), dressed in their school uniforms, greeted the visiting president with warm smiles while waving the flags of both nations. Also present was Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. Earlier, Osmani was accorded an official welcome at Perdana Putra, followed by a bilateral meeting with Anwar. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, education, and people-to-people exchanges, including Malaysia's Chairmanship of Asean in 2025. Malaysia officially recognised Kosovo on October 30, 2008, becoming one of the first countries in Asia to do so. According to Wisma Putra, diplomatic relations were formally established on March 18, 2011. In 2024, total bilateral trade between Malaysia and Kosovo reached RM28.55 million (US$6.0 million), with Malaysia's exports to the republic valued at RM25.92 million (US$5.5 million) and imports at RM2.63 million (US$550,000). 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 PUTRAJAYA, May 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today hosted an official luncheon in honour of visiting Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani Sadriu at the Seri Perdana Complex here. Osmani and her delegation, who are here for a four-day official visit, arrived at the Prime Minister's official residence at 11.15am. A group of 60 students from Sekolah Kebangsaan Putrajaya Presint 8 (3), dressed in their school uniforms, greeted the visiting president with warm smiles while waving the flags of both nations. Also present was Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. Earlier, Osmani was accorded an official welcome at Perdana Putra, followed by a bilateral meeting with Anwar. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, education, and people-to-people exchanges, including Malaysia's Chairmanship of Asean in 2025. Malaysia officially recognised Kosovo on October 30, 2008, becoming one of the first countries in Asia to do so. According to Wisma Putra, diplomatic relations were formally established on March 18, 2011. In 2024, total bilateral trade between Malaysia and Kosovo reached RM28.55 million (US$6.0 million), with Malaysia's exports to the republic valued at RM25.92 million (US$5.5 million) and imports at RM2.63 million (US$550,000). 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
02-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
PM Anwar hosts luncheon for Kosovo President
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today hosted an official luncheon in honour of visiting Kosovo President Dr Vjosa Osmani Sadriu at the Seri Perdana Complex here. Osmani and her delegation, who are here for a four-day official visit, arrived at the Prime Minister's official residence at 11.15 am. A group of 60 students from Sekolah Kebangsaan Putrajaya Presint 8 (3), dressed in their school uniforms, greeted the visiting president with warm smiles while waving the flags of both nations. Also present was Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. Earlier, Osmani was accorded an official welcome at Perdana Putra, followed by a bilateral meeting with Anwar. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, education, and people-to-people exchanges, including Malaysia's Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2025. Malaysia officially recognised Kosovo on October 30, 2008, becoming one of the first countries in Asia to do so. According to Wisma Putra, diplomatic relations were formally established on March 18, 2011. In 2024, total bilateral trade between Malaysia and Kosovo reached RM28.55 million (US$6.0 million), with Malaysia's exports to the republic valued at RM25.92 million (US$5.5 million) and imports at RM2.63 million (US$550,000). 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.
