Kosovan President Vjosa Osmani signed today the decree by which the world-famous Albanian writer, Ismail Kadare, is granted the citizenship of the Republic of Kosova.

According to President Osmani, granting citizenship to the icon of Albanian literature, is an honor for the Kosovan state for the author who is constantly an important point of reference for Albanians everywhere in the world.

“The Republic of Kosova and its citizens feel honored by the outstanding personality of the nation, our world-class writer, Ismail Kadare, who with his creativity has affirmed our language, culture and tradition,” Osmani was quoted as saying.

The citizenship decree will be handed over to writer Kadare by President Osmani during the visit, which will take place in Albania in the near future. In June of this year, Kosova president decorated the writer Ismail Kadare with the “Hasan Prishtina” Order, the highest order that the Republic of Kosova grats to the most prominent personalities of culture, art, and society.
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