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Decision/ Washington officially recognizes February 17 as Kosovo Independence Day

2026-02-14 19:15:00, Kosova & Bota CNA

Decision/ Washington officially recognizes February 17 as Kosovo Independence

The Embassy of Kosovo in the US has announced that February 17 has been officially declared as Kosovo Independence Day in Washington.

In a post by the embassy on "X", the official document signed by Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser was published.

The statement says that this decision came as a result of the great progress that Kosovo has made in protecting the rule of law, human rights and its international strengthening since 2008.

"Thank you, Speaker Bowser, for officially recognizing February 17th as Kosovo Independence Day in Washington, DC," the Embassy's post reads.

Full decision:

CONSIDERING that, since its declaration of independence on 17 February 2008, the Republic of Kosovo has made significant progress in promoting the rule of law, protecting human rights and strengthening its international standing; and

CONSIDERING that the relationship between Kosovo and the United States is unique and enduring, built on shared democratic values, long-standing partnership, and deep mutual respect; and

WHEREAS, Albanian-American citizens make significant contributions to the cultural and civic enrichment of Washington, DC; and

CONSIDERING that we join the Albanian community and the Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo in commemorating the 18th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Kosovo;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, THE MAYOR OF WASHINGTON, DC, do hereby proclaim February 17, 2026 as “KOSOVO INDEPENDENCE DAY” in Washington, DC.





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