The Global Imams Council delegation to the Republic of Kosovo was received by The Honorable Besim Ilazi, Mayor of Kaçanik in Southern Kosovo.
The City of Kaçanik is unique in its promotion of peace and coexistence between all people, regardless of faith, ethnicity or background. Kaçanik is considered a role-model city within the broader region due to its successful opposition to extremism and Islamism.
Throughout this fruitful meeting, Mayor Besim Ilazi detailed his efforts to counter extremism and terrorism throughout the city, and stated that Kaçanik has not witnessed an act of extremism or terrorism in over 10 years.
His Excellency thanked The Global Imams Council for visiting the Republic of Kosovo, and invited the council to participate by sharing its message of peace and anti-extremism in the city\’s future events and conferences.