Emperor Naruhito and Kosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu pose for a photo at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on June 13, 2025. (Pool photo)
TOKYO — Emperor Naruhito met with Kosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu at the Imperial Palace in Japan’s capital on June 13, during her visit to the country for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai.
Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008 and has been working to build a democratic nation. According to the Imperial Household Agency, President Osmani talked about challenges for establishing peace, such as removing land mines, and the Emperor asked about the importance of women’s participation in the country’s development. The Emperor reportedly listened attentively as the president explained how women have been active in negotiations with international organizations, among other areas.
When the president expressed her gratitude for Japan’s economic assistance, the Emperor responded, “I would be pleased if Japan can cooperate and contribute in any way.”
(Japanese original by Nao Yamada, Tokyo City News Department)