The Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama supports Kosovo in the recent tensions with Serbia. In a joint conference with his counterpart, Albin Kurti he considered reciprocity an elementary norm. “The application of reciprocity of license plates is an elementary norm, but also an agreement reached in time between the two respective governments. I want to say here today, the position of Albania, which I consider clear and fair, from the first moment it appeared, the right here is with Kosovo, ” said Mr. Rama.
Prime Minister Edi Rama emphasizes that the recognition of Kosovo should be an irreversible reality for Serbia. “Also, one of the priorities of Albania as a member of the UN Security Council will be to promote the recognition of the irreversible reality of Kosovo by all. There is no discussion that in the first place and above all it is Serbia that should recognize Kosovo, it is unfortunate that instead of the concrete progress of the dialogue towards mutual recognition, today we are witnessing the theatrical maneuvers of Serbia. Disputes should be solved through dialogue.” said Prime Minister Rama.

During this conference, Prime Minister Rama was also asked about the “Open Balkans” where he stressed that now more than ever he is convinced that this project should continue. “I am even more convinced today, and I say very honestly, that the “Open Balkans” is the only strategic direction so that we do not get stuck, cyclically, in the mud of the past and to get the most out of our potential, as Albanians, but also as a region,”said Mr. Rama.

The two prime ministers met for the first time after the formation of the new government, this is the first official visit of Prime Minister Edi Rama to Kosovo, at the invitation of Prime Minister Albin Kurti, where it was also decided that the meeting of the two governments will take place in Durres in end of November.

/Klara Ruci/