TIRANA, March 2 – Speaker of the Assembly of Albania, Niko Peleshi, visited Prishtina and met Kosova’s top leaders, including President Vjosa Osmani, Prime Minister Albin Kurti, and Parliament Speaker Albulena Haxhiu.

Both speakers welcomed the timely establishment of the Assembly of Kosova and the start of its new legislature. They highlighted parliamentary cooperation between the two assemblies. The 2022 Cooperation Memorandum and previous joint meetings in Tiranë and Prishtina were noted as key references.

They welcomed the resolution supporting former KLA leaders facing trial in The Hague. It reflected clear political will and institutional solidarity. Support for a fair and impartial process and the dignity of the liberation struggle was reaffirmed.

The meeting stressed the need to improve cooperation among parliamentary committees, groups, delegations to international organizations, deputies, and administrations of both assemblies. Exchanging information and aligning legislation to support European integration and international representation were also emphasized.

During the meeting with President Osmani, Peleshi reaffirmed Albania’s support for Kosova in the international arena. He referred to new recognitions and membership in regional and international organizations. He also highlighted Kosova’s pro-European orientation, alignment with EU foreign policy, and commitment to reforms advancing the rule of law.

Peleshi said Albania will continue to be Kosova’s strongest voice, particularly in efforts to obtain EU candidate status and NATO membership.

In the meeting with Prime Minister Kurti, the leaders discussed bilateral cooperation across all areas. They also addressed regional developments. Parliamentary cooperation was highlighted as a driver of bilateral relations. Support for the EU-facilitated Kosova–Serbia dialogue, backed by the United States, was reaffirmed, aiming for a final agreement based on mutual recognition.

The leaders agreed that Kosova has demonstrated commitment to Euro-Atlantic values. The removal of EU restrictive measures was noted as a positive step toward advancing its Euro-Atlantic agenda.

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