Pristina, 18 March, 2025
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, welcomed the historian Oliver Jens Schmitt to the meeting today. Also present at the meeting was the rector of the University of Prizren, “Ukshin Hoti”, Mentor Alishani.
Professor of Southeast European history and author and academic Schmitt is currently on a tour of the Balkan countries, where he is visiting Kosovo and holding lectures and discussions on the importance of studying the history of Albanians.
In this friendly meeting, they discussed the possibilities of cooperation with historian Schmitt and the contribution that the government can offer in the field of history and its studies, as well as the increased importance of history in current world politics and geopolitics.
Prime Minister Kurti praised him for his contribution and commitment to the study and recognition of Albanian history and culture.
Last week, the University of Prizren “Ukshin Hoti”, through the decision of the Senate, honored him with the title of Honorary Doctor – “Dr. Honoris Causa” – becoming the seventh figure in the history of this university to be awarded this title and honor.
Last modified: March 19, 2025