President Begaj for first time in Kosovo, expected at state ceremony

With the highest state honours, the country's president, Vjosa Osmani, has hosted her counterpart from Albania, Bajram Begaj.

This is Begaj's first official visit outside Albania since he took over the post of head of state.

At the invitation of President Osmani, Begaj will stay in Kosovo for two days, while he will also meet with the prime minister and chairman of the Parliament.

Begaj will also meet leaders of opposition parties in Kosovo, as well as pay tribute to the Jashari family cemetery and the tomb of historic President Ibrahim Rugova.

He will also pay prior tribute to the memorial for missing persons in Pristina.

Albania's president will also have a meeting with KFOR commander, Albanian Armed Forces troops under KFOR in Pec, as well as Prizren Mayor Shacir Totaj. / KP/