In his opening speech during one of the discussion panels at the "Ulpiana" Forum, Rector Arben Hajrullahu emphasized that, unlike in many other countries where states create universities, the University of Prishtina played a key role in the creation of the state of Kosova.

On the second day of the "Ulpiana" Forum, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, the panel titled "Unlocking the Diaspora’s Potential for Innovation, Renewable Energy, Agriculture, and Sustainability" was held in the Senate Hall at the Rectorate.

Rector Arben Hajrullahu highlighted that the University of Prishtina is the oldest and largest higher education institution in Kosova, and it ranks the highest among all universities in Albanian-speaking regions.

Speaking about the Kosovar diaspora, Rector Hajrullahu noted that Kosova could not have succeeded without its support and expressed his belief that diaspora members can play a vital role in fields such as innovation, renewable energy, and agriculture.

Rector Hajrullahu also addressed the "brain gain" — educated individuals from the diaspora who are returning and using their knowledge to help the University of Prishtina and the state of Kosova. He emphasized that being far away does not mean one cannot contribute to their country of origin.

The panel, in which Rector Hajrullahu participated, was moderated by Jago Salmon, Senior Research Associate at the Overseas Development Institute from the United Kingdom. Other panelists included Andrews Nkansah, Deputy Secretary General of the African Diaspora Congress from Ghana; Mirana Rajoharison, President of ALEFA Diaspora from the Republic of Madagascar; Linda Xhaferi-Salihu from Climate Action Network; and Agim Mazreku, External Political Advisor to the Minister of Environment, Spatial Planning, and Infrastructure.

The "Ulpiana" Forum, now in its second edition, aims to explore and harness the transformative power of diaspora engagement. Last year, the forum brought together 300 participants and diaspora leaders from 21 countries in Kosova.

Today, there are 281 million migrants worldwide, making the diasporas of various countries highly beneficial to the states from which they originate.