Top state officials placed flowers at the monument of late US senator Bob Dole, who passed away on Sunday.

Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani emphasized his contribution to the people of Kosovo.

“Overwhelmed but also proud of the friendship we built throughout the decades and for all the support that he gave to the people of Kosovo in their cause for liberty and independence. Senator Bob Dole stood with us not only in the 90s but also during the challenges we saw in the pre and post-independence period. He never stopped being on Kosovo’s side”, said president Osmani.

Prime Minister Albin Kurti also honored the life and contribution of the late US Senator.

“Senator Bob Dole contributed immensely to peace in Europe. As he lays in peace, we bow before his life and work. We will always remember and praise his contribution”, said PM Kurti.

The Speaker of the Assembly Glauk Konjufca said that Kosovo lost “one of its best friends it ever had”.

“He made a big contribution to Kosovo’s freedom and independence”, he said.

Standing with Kosovo’s state officials was also the Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy Pristina Nicholas J. Giacobbe.