—‼️ UPDATE: Full Statement by the United States Embassy in Pristina

The United States has indefinitely suspended its planned Strategic Dialogue with Kosovo due to concerns about caretaker government actions that have increased tensions and instability, constraining the ability of the United States to work productively with Kosovo on joint priorities.

We remain committed to advancing joint interests shared by the United States and the people of Kosovo. Our relationship with Kosovo is based on a common goal: strengthening peace and stability as a basis for mutual economic prosperity. Unfortunately, recent actions and statements by Caretaker Prime Minister Kurti have posed challenges to progress made over many years.

The strategic dialogue was intended to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties for the benefit of the American and Kosovan people. We hope to pursue such efforts in the future when appropriate. We know this a goal prioritized by the people of Kosovo.

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—‼️ UPDATE: The Kosovo government, responding to the US decision, reaffirmed its commitment to peace and stability in the region.

➡️ Spokesperson Përparim Kryeziu stated that all actions taken by the government “are legal and constitutional, with the goal of defending the rule of law and public order.”

✍️ He noted that in the past, stability was sometimes sought at the expense of the rule of law, but that now stability is rooted in legal and constitutional procedures.

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—‼️🇺🇸 ❌ 🇽🇰 UPDATE: Regarding US criticism, the government of Kosovo responded with the following, as reported by Reuters and other international media:

We have always appreciated the contribution and engagement of the United States to our country, and we are grateful for their support and assistance to the state of Kosovo and our people in so many fields. We also value their criticism, and insofar as it is specific, we always strive to improve and correct our steps and actions.

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—‼️🇺🇸 ❌ 🇽🇰 NOTE: Although the statement does not detail the specific events that triggered the measure, international media point out that the US blames Kosovo’s caretaker government for escalating tensions in the region, particularly in the Serb-majority north, as well as for postponing the establishment of new institutions following the February parliamentary elections.

➡️ Other reasons cited include the lack of progress toward creating an Association of Serb-majority Municipalities and statements by the Kosovar government that Washington considers destabilizing.

⚠️ In context, the decision is seen as a significant cooling of bilateral relations and a warning to Kosovo’s current administration about the risk of losing key international support.

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