Embassy Offices

Public Affairs Section

The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy to Kosovo explains and advocates American policy, acts as a focal point for media and cultural relations, and advises the U.S. Embassy in Kosovo on the issues of public diplomacy.

The Public Affairs Section works to strengthen the bilateral relationship and offers a wide variety of programs and information related to the media, educational and cultural exchanges, American government and institutions, legislative developments, foreign and domestic policies, and social, economic, political and security issues. It handles press requests for interviews, disseminates press releases, and sponsors training for print and broadcast journalists and it also runs Exchange Programs hence, since 1998, has sent nearly 200 Kosovars to the U.S. on professional and educational exchanges.

In addition, the Section gives support to several U.S. non-governmental organizations offering exchange programs and sponsors. The Public Affairs Section also sponsors occasional cultural events, seminars, and a wide variety of publications regarding American culture and ideals, as well as support for English teaching activities throughout Kosovo.

The Public Affairs Section consists of the following Departments:

Cultural & Educational Exchange 

 Press Section

 Small Grants Program

 Information Resource Center

Additional information about our programs is available on this web site.