"Kosovo is an independent state, Serbs should see it as a fact of life", Rama from Paris: We are working for the Bektashi state

2026-11-10 19:00:00Politikë SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
"Kosovo is an independent state, Serbs should see it as a fact of
Edi Rama

Prime Minister Edi Rama, during a conversation during his participation in the Paris Peace Forum today, November 10, stated that Albania's integration into the European Union gives our country the opportunity to build a state of law.

Asked about Ukraine, Rama praised the Ukrainian state, stating that Kiev is waging a battle for itself and the European continent.

The head of government emphasized that the EU has stated that there are four countries that are paranoid about integration and that there are no steps forward without the fulfillment of reforms.

"There is no accelerated membership without fulfilling reforms. Ukraine is a country that is fighting for itself and for Europe and all its merits should be recognized. In the new enlargement package, there is clarity about which countries are the vanguard in integration into the European Union, including Albania."

"EU membership is the best thing that can happen to our countries. We are a country that comes from a very dark past, we have a very weak tradition of the functioning of institutions. The EU gives us the opportunity to build our own state of law. The process of meritorious integration into the EU must continue," said Rama.

Asked whether the Bektashi state will be fulfilled as a project, the Prime Minister stated that the project in question will continue, parallel to the country's integration into the European family.  

"We are working for the Bektashi state and we will see where we get to ," Rama said briefly.

Asked about neighboring relations, Rama stated that Albania has played and is playing an important role in regional peace.

He also mentioned Kosovo, underlining that it is an independent state and a reality that cannot be undone.

"Albania has been and remains a peaceful country in Europe. Cousins ​​and neighbors are not chosen. Neighbors are where they are, so it's better to get along with neighbors, because otherwise, you get into trouble. We have tried to do everything possible, with some degree of success.

"As for the Kosovo issue, a question mark remains, because there continue to be problems on the Serbian side, but Kosovo is an independent country and this reality does not stop. The more Serbs see it as a fact of life, the better for them ," Rama assessed.

Finally, he also spoke about the skepticism that has arisen in Europe itself regarding the European Union project.

"It is certain that Albania will be fine with EU integration, but what we do not know for sure is what the European Union itself will be like after a long time."

"I am sure that Albania in the EU will mean that our country is doing well, but will the EU be doing well? What is happening is a challenge that Europe must face and emerge victorious," Rama concluded.


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