12 minutes agoSoptnik: Kosovo's B plan “if not accepted in EU, joins Albania
Periskopi(9 years ago)
(9 years ago)If Kosovo fails to achieve its goal of international recognition of independence by February of next year, when it will mark the 10th anniversary of independence, Pristina will hold a referendum to join Albania, a source from Pristina for Sputnik Serbia said. Kosovo mediators must offer something for [...]
If Kosovo fails to achieve its goal of international recognition of independence by February of next year, when it will mark the 10th anniversary of independence, Pristina will hold a referendum to join Albania, a source from Pristina for Sputnik Serbia said.
Kosovo's “Liders must offer something to their citizens, so of course they've moved forward to plan B:” if they don't want to accept us into the EU, we're going to Albania.” In other words, they will revive their old threat and hold a referendum to join Albania “, the source suggested.
He further suggested that Ramush Haradinaj formalised Albania's independence day as a state holiday not for the sake of preserving cultural values, writes Sputnik Serbia
It would be the same as Germany celebrating Holland's Independence Day, or vice versa. The 28 November Flag Day is the same day that Albanians approved a document declaring Albania's independence at a meeting in the city of Vlora in 1912. This document, adopted by the People's Assembly, which included representatives of four regions with Albanian populations (Kosovo, Shkodra, Janina and Monastery), formed Albania”, he explained about Sputnik.
On the other hand, he also commented on Thaci's statements that the borders of Kosovo and Albania should be opened, setting the example of EU border policy.
There are no borders practically between Kosovo and Albania. What Thaci is trying to do is gain official support for removing these borders on paper, explaining that this is not an association, but a simplification of communication between the citizens of the two countries. Of course, Thaci would not say that unless a green light was given to do so. In addition, I am sure it was not even without the blessing of Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, who has criticised the European Union for dealing with Kosovo and Albania”, the source said.
Authorities in Pristina, he said, are trying to revive “the national spirit” in citizens, because this is very important for achieving success in the international arena.
