Foreign Ministry responds: They shouldn't have been expelled.

This simply should not happen under any circumstances. The Republic of Kosovo has proven that it respects contemporary democratic standards, and in this context the arrest and deportation of Turkish citizens with a regular standing in the Republic of Kosovo, is contrary to the spirit of the country's laws and in direct confrontation with international norms”, their response is said.

In addition, it is said that respect for human rights is the prerequisite of a country's democratic functioning, and nobody better than the citizens of the Republic of Kosovo does not better recognise their universal importance, which exceeds the state-centeric concept.

Any treatment of any foreign citizen in the Republic of Kosovo should be based on transparent process, in full compliance with the laws of the country, in line with European and international standards, as well as on Western human rights access to”, it says, among other things.

Also in response, it is said that in the coming days, they will seek responsibility from all involved in this action to provide all the information, which would shed light on the way Turkish citizens are organised, arrested and deported.

The Foreign Affairs Ministry opposes this action, as well as expresses deep regret for the family members of the deportees”, the response concludes.

We remember that MPJ is led by Behgjet Pacolli, the party that in the ruling coalition leads even with the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

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