{"id":60066,"date":"2023-09-15T13:37:55","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T11:37:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/?p=60066"},"modified":"2023-09-15T13:37:55","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T11:37:55","slug":"kosovo-and-usaid-sign-35-million-dollar-agreement-to-bolster-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/kosovo-and-usaid-sign-35-million-dollar-agreement-to-bolster-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Kosovo and USAID sign 35-million-dollar agreement to bolster development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kosovo has inked a significant agreement with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) valued at around 35 million dollars, marking a positive step towards bolstering the country\u2019s developmental efforts.<\/p>\n<p>The Development Grant Agreement was formally signed by Kosovo\u2019s President Vjosa Osmani, and the Acting Director of USAID, Kerry Monaghan-Hogler.<\/p>\n<p>President Osmani emphasized that these funds will play a pivotal role in advancing Kosovo\u2019s developmental goals and expressed her gratitude for the enduring support from the U.S. Government and its citizens.<\/p>\n<p>During a press conference, Osmani also highlighted that this agreement will contribute to the ongoing fight against corruption and enhance the government\u2019s responsiveness to the needs of its citizens.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at a joint press conference with President Osmani, U.S. Ambassador to Kosovo Jeffrey Hovenier reaffirmed the enduring partnership between the United States and the people of Kosovo.<\/p>\n<p>Hovenier underlined that the United States has been a steadfast supporter of Kosovo since 1999, investing over 2 billion dollars in the region to promote shared interests and further its development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kosovo has inked a significant agreement with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) valued at around 35 million dollars, marking a positive step towards bolstering the country\u2019s developmental efforts. 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