Prishtina, 6 November 2026
Honourable Speaker of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo, Ms Albulena Haxhiu,
Honourable Minister of Internal Affairs, Mr Xhelal Sveçla,
Honourable Deputy Minister, Mr Enver Dugolli,
Honourable Acting Director General of the Kosovo Police, Mr Fehmi Hoti,
Honourable Director of the Kosovo Intelligence Agency, Mr Petrit Ajeti,
Esteemed colleagues from the Government Cabinet and the Assembly of the Republic,
Honourable Chief State Prosecutor, Mr Zejnullah Gashi,
Esteemed representatives of other institutions of the Republic of Kosovo,
Esteemed representatives of diplomatic missions in Kosovo and partner organisations,
Honourable Chief Executive of the Kosovo Police Inspectorate, Mr Kushtrim Hodaj,
Esteemed commanders, lieutenants and officers of the Kosovo Police,
Dear cadets, together with your family members, friends and loved ones,
Distinguished guests,
Ladies and gentlemen,
Sisters and brothers,
The importance of the Kosovo Police demonstrates that it is more than a law enforcement institution. Being a policewoman or a police officer is an honour and must be approached with dignity and seriousness. Representing this institution is one of the highest responsibilities that can and should be entrusted to you. Service with integrity and professionalism must always remain a priority.
Your virtues, ideals and discipline have certainly grown stronger. During this period, you have gone through various stages of testing and challenges, learning how to approach different situations and manage every task. Never forget the lessons and guidance that will serve you throughout your term and your service.
In this 63rd generation, a total of 397 cadets are graduating, including 118 women and 279 men. In other words, almost one in every three members of this generation is a woman. It is encouraging to see a considerable number of women applying and graduating in this generation as well.
From the moment you take your oath, each and every one of you will stand ready to work in the interests of the state and all citizens, without distinction. You will uphold the laws and the Constitution of Kosovo. Let honesty, responsibility, and professional and personal integrity guide your journey. Every day, remember and honour the lives and contributions of Kosovo Police heroes such as Enver Zymeri and Afrim Bunjaku, as well as all those who have fallen in the line of duty.
They are the compass guiding your commitment and dedication. Among you are also the two sons of our heroes, Sokol Zymeri and Jetlum Bunjaku. Following in their fathers’ footsteps, they will continue their commitment to maintaining public order and upholding the law, because this is how we strengthen the Republic of Kosovo and ensure security and peace for everyone.
You will always have our government’s support. We have consistently demonstrated our support for the Kosovo Police at a level far higher and incomparable to that of previous periods, through allocated budgets and other forms of support.
Over the past five years, in addition to increasing the Kosovo Police budget by more than 50 per cent, we have established and strengthened 20 police stations, facilities and bases throughout the north of our country. The police force has been equipped with long-barreled firearms, which were previously lacking, as well as new vehicles and armored vehicles worth nearly €8 million. Security north of the Ibër River and the Kosovo Police’s efforts have made it possible to locate three mass graves dating from the last war, in the villages of Kalludër e Vogël and Jabukë in Zubin Potok.
There have been many achievements, but we must not become complacent. There is still much work to be done and many objectives to be achieved, as institutions, as a police force and as a society. Your contribution and discipline are essential, alongside your commitment in every circumstance and at every moment, hour, minute and second.
In the course of your service, you will undoubtedly be entrusted with increasingly difficult and challenging duties, while upholding the high standards that will accompany you every step of the way. And from today onwards, you will no longer be cadets, but the future leaders of our Police.
Congratulations, and thank you!