Pristina, 5 April 2019

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, Ramush Haradinaj, traveled today to the United States, with the invitation of the Albanian Catholic Community, St. Paul, in Detroit, to take part in marking of the 108th anniversary of Kryengritjes se Malesesise (the Uprising of Highland).

On this occasion, Prime Minister Haradinaj will also have meetings with representatives of the Catholic Albanian community in America and Detroit authorities. During this visit, Prime Minister Haradinaj will meet with other US officials.

The uprising of highland was a continuity of the anti-Ottoman uprisings in Kosovo, 1908-1910 and preceded raising the flag in Vlora from Ismail – Qemal Vlora and declaration of the independence of the Albanian state in 1912.

In honor of this date and all the historical journey of the Albanian people for freedom and, in honor of the role and contribution of the United States on this journey, Prime Minister Haradinaj will hold meetings with numerous representatives of Albanian-American organizations and other personalities who have contributed in this regard.