Jonathan Hargreaves
hargreaves2025.bsky.social
Jonathan Hargreaves
@hargreaves2025.bsky.social
🇬🇧 HM Ambassador to Kosovo
This afternoon I met Chairman Zenel Leku and Acting Head of Secretariat Tefik Mahmuti from ECAP to thank them for their efforts. (2/2(
December 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The work of the Election Complaints and Appeals Panel is vital to upholding the integrity of Kosovo’s electoral processes according to the law. Panel members should not be subject to political pressure or attacks. (1/2)
December 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Today I met Constitutional Court President Nexhmi Rexhepi. We discussed the latest developments affecting 🇽🇰 state institutions. I hoped that after the 28 Dec elections political parties and MPs will act in the spirit of the Constitution in order to swiftly restore stable and empowered governance.
November 25, 2025 at 5:58 PM
We also discussed the importance of Kosovo’s institutions working effectively, and the need for political actors to engage constructively with each other in the spirit of the Constitution, particularly in the context of the extraordinary elections. (2/2)
November 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Today I met with the newly elected leader of PDK, Bedri Hamza. I congratulated him on his new role and wished him success in his important role furthering Kosovo’s democratic development. (1/2)
November 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I would also like to thank the team at the Central Election Commission for welcoming me this morning and for all the hard work behind the scenes to make the elections possible. (2/2)
November 9, 2025 at 6:28 PM
On this day when the UK remembers those who gave their lives for peace and democracy, it was great to see voters in Kosovo exercise their democratic rights. I have been visiting polling stations in several municipalities and was heartened to see people turning out despite the gloomy weather. (1/2)
November 9, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The dedication of so many citizens involved in the process plays a vital role in ensuring trust and integrity in the elections. (2/2)
October 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Counting of votes for municipal assemblies continues! Today I visited the Obiliq Counting Centre together with the Chair of the Central Election Commission, Kreshnik Radoniqi. I was pleased to see the professional and transparent counting process. (1/2)
October 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
🇬🇧is proud to host the Berlin Process this year, energising events and understandings amongst the Western Balkans countries across many sectors. I was delighted to host 🇽🇰 participants at my Residence last night, representing civil society, business, government and international organisations.
October 14, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Today I met Kreshnik Radoniqi, Chair of the Central Election Commission, to discuss preparations for the upcoming municipal elections on Sunday. I thanked him and his team for their efforts to make these elections inclusive, transparent and efficient, and noted the importance… (1/2)
October 9, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I thanked the government of Kosovo 🇽🇰 for hosting the meeting, and hoped that discussions regarding the future of regional cooperation and reforms in the agriculture and rural development sector would be fruitful. (3/3)
October 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
This morning I spoke at the opening ceremony of the meeting of the Ministers of Agriculture from South East Europe, which is being held under the auspices of the Berlin Process this year. (2/3)
October 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
This autumn, the UK 🇬🇧 is delighted to be hosting the Berlin Process, to foster discussions and boost cooperation with and among the Western Balkans 6. (1/3)
October 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Today I met the President of the Constitutional Court Nexhmi Rexhepi. The UK expects that the Constitutional Court’s decisions relating to the formation of the Assembly will be respected and implemented by political leaders in order to end the stalemate that Kosovo has been stuck in for too long 1/2
September 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Institute’s inclusive and victim-centred approach, working with survivors, institutions, civil society and the international community, is an important part of understanding the truth of what happened here, and will help support the healing process and foster long-term reconciliation.
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September 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM
I was delighted to meet Atdhe Hetemi, Director of the “Institute for Documenting Crimes Committed During the Kosovo War” and hear about the important work he and his dedicated team are doing to collect documentation related to before, during and after the conflict in the 1990s.
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September 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Delighted to visit officers and soldiers of The Scots Guards at Camp Bondsteel. Here to rehearse an operational deployment as KFOR’s Strategic Reserve Force, this proves the British Army’s ability to meet this NATO commitment and 🇬🇧 commitment to 🇽🇰, and Western Balkans security.
September 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM
This event is vital for ensuring that young voices are heard and will feed into the upcoming Berlin Process Leaders’ Summit in London.
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September 17, 2025 at 8:35 AM
and organised by RYCO. Over the coming days, young people across the Western Balkans will share their experiences and give recommendations on challenges that affect their lives, their communities, and their future.
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September 17, 2025 at 8:35 AM
on our common economic growth and security objectives, including tackling irregular migration and serious organised crime.

As part of the Berlin Process, I was very pleased to join the opening ceremony of the Western Balkans Youth Forum 2025, hosted here in Pristina
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September 17, 2025 at 8:35 AM
The UK is delighted to be hosting the Berlin Process this year as part of our enduring commitment to supporting Western Balkan states in building stable, inclusive and prosperous societies. It is an important opportunity to strengthen co-operation
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September 17, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Gjakova has a special place in my heart (I will even forgive it for making its ‘10k run’ 13 long and hot kilometres…). Wonderful to be there again yesterday for the Gjakova Trail, which showed off the city’s beautiful centre & surrounding countryside. Great to bump into some good friends there too!
September 15, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Thank you Sasa Ilic - Paja and Labi Salihu for leading us and our lovely mixed bunch of intrepid hikers, aged 11 upwards, for joining. #visitkosovo #kosovo20peakschallenge
September 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Piribreg and Guri i Zi became the 5th and 6th of Kosovo’s 20 Peaks of 2500m+ that I have managed. As ever, I loved Kosovo’s stunning nature, and challenging but manageable trails - and above all the wonderful people as company.
September 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM