The President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, today participated in the commemorative ceremony of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau in Krakow, Poland, alongside world leaders.

According to the announcement, this is the first time that the head of state participates in this commemorative event, demonstrating Kosovo's commitment to peace and international solidarity.

At the beginning of the ceremony, President Osmani was welcomed by Polish President Andrzej Duda. She expressed gratitude for the invitation and emphasized the importance of historical memory of the crimes committed.

"The memoirs of several survivors from the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp brought shocking accounts from the horror camp with the clear message that their past should not be the future of our children," the statement said.

President Osmani underlined the terrible experience of Kosovo, which has experienced war and genocide at the hands of the Milosevic regime, emphasizing that this experience makes Kosovo a powerful voice in the fight against hatred and discrimination.

"International Holocaust Remembrance Day reminds us that we must stand together against all forms of hatred and ensure that the horrors of the past are never repeated. Kosovo, which has gone through the horrors of war and genocide committed by the Milosevic regime, understands best the importance of the fight against hatred and the commitment to a more humane and just future," Osmani is quoted as saying.

The President further emphasized the extraordinary contribution of Albanians during the Holocaust, recalling that they opened their doors and hearts to Jews, based on the values ​​of the Albanian faith, an act that remains proof of the power of humanism and solidarity.