The United States Embassy in Pristina has stated that fulfilling obligations toward Serbs living in Kosovo and Metohija is among the conditions for resuming the strategic dialogue between Washington and Pristina.
In recent days, representatives of Kosovo’s central institutions, including newly elected President Justina Shiroka-Pula, have reportedly called on the U.S. administration and American senators Jeanne Shaheen and Dick Durbin to renew the strategic dialogue during meetings in Pristina.
“The United States indefinitely suspended the U.S.–Kosovo strategic dialogue in September 2025 due to concerns regarding actions taken by the government at the time,” the embassy said in a statement provided to Koha Ditore.
The statement added that Washington remains committed to advancing the shared interests of the United States and the people of Kosovo and looks forward to developing the strategic dialogue when the appropriate conditions are met, including Kosovo’s fulfillment of its obligations concerning Kosovo Serbs.
The strategic dialogue was suspended in September 2025 amid U.S. concerns about the actions of the government led by Albin Kurti, particularly measures affecting Serbian institutions operating in Kosovo and Metohija.
According to the U.S. Embassy, those actions increased tensions and instability and limited Washington’s ability to work productively with Pristina on shared priorities.
The latest statement comes as Kosovo’s leadership seeks to restore the strategic dialogue with the United States, highlighting the issue of commitments toward the Serb community as a key part of the discussions.
