EVENT RECAP: Roundtable with the Honorable Kreshnik Ahmeti, Republic of Kosovo
Roundtable with the Honorable Kreshnik Ahmeti, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Kosovo
With Kreshnick Ahmeti
Februrary 18, 2026
Moderated by Susan Elliott
On Wednesday, February 18, the National Committee on American Foreign Policy welcomed the Honorable Kreshnik Ahmeti, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, and this esteemed delegation, for a private roundtable discussion.
The conversation provided an informative framework of the domestic and foreign security challenges confronting Pristina. Topics included navigating its prospective membership in the European Union and the Council of Europe, with the latter offering more promising avenues. These two multilateral organizations have placed particular emphasis on human and minority rights, broad integration of democratic European states, and significant use of judicial processes and oversight — values that underpin the Kosovo constitution.
The conversation was moderated by NCAFP President and CEO Ambassador (ret) Susan Elliott. Program participants included academics, foreign diplomats, NGO specialists, and international business developers and lawyers. This program was part of the George D. Schwab Foreign Policy Briefing.
The Hon. Ahmeti and Amb. Elliott engaged in conversation.
The Hon. Ahmeti speaking to NCAFP members and guests.
The Hon. Ahmeti answering questions from the roundtable.
The Hon. Reka, Amb. Elliott, and the Hon. Ahmeti. (left to right)
Students from Bard College attending the event.
Featured Speakers:
The Honorable Kreshnik Ahmeti is the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Kosovo.
Mr. Kreshnik Ahmeti is serving his second term as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Kosovo. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from North Dakota State University (USA) and a degree in Economics from the University of Pristina.
Previously, he served as Chief of Cabinet at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and as Secretary for Foreign Relations of Lëvizja VETËVENDOSJE! During his first term as Deputy Minister, he oversaw international organizations, defence and security, and bilateral relations across multiple regions, leading Kosovo’s membership efforts in key international bodies, including the Council of Europe.
Ambassador (ret.) Susan M. Elliott is the President and CEO of the National Committee on American Foreign Policy. She is also an accomplished diplomat, having served for 27 years in a variety of leadership positions at the U.S. Department of State.
Ambassador Elliott was the U.S. Ambassador to Tajikistan from 2012 to 2015. Prior to her appointment, she served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs. Her previous overseas assignments include Minister Counselor for Political Affairs in Moscow; Principal Officer in Belfast, Northern Ireland; Deputy Economic Counselor and Visa Section Chief in Athens, Greece. Among many other assignments.
Prior to leaving the State Department, Ambassador Elliott served as the Civilian Deputy and Foreign Policy Advisor to the Commander of the United States European Command. She also holds a PhD from Indiana University.