The Global Imams Council was received at the Parliament of the Republic of Kosovo by the country’s Former President, The Honorable Atifete Jahjaga. President Jahjaga is the first female President of Kosovo and served as Head of State from 2011 to 2016.

The GIC delegation to the Republic of Kosovo presented an outline of the Council’s activities which focus on the promotion of peace, countering of extremism, terrorism and hate.

Imam Mohammad Tawhidi, member of GIC’s Governing Board, praised President Jahjaga’s role in establishing the country’s counter-terrorism laws, and enhancing national security, education and human rights; and granted her excellency with the Council’s Global Peace Award, in recognition of her dedicated service to peace, global security, democratic values, and empowerment of women.

President AtifeteJahjaga thanked The Global Imams Council for visiting the Republic of Kosovo, and welcomed the opportunity for future collaboration in areas concerning Kosovo’s sovereignty and national coexistence.