Surroi: I asked Colin Powell in 2001 to engage in the release of Albin Kurt from Serbian prison.

Publicist Veton Surroi has recalled a meeting between him, Colin Powell, Rugova and Thaci.

He says he has asked personal commitment to the release of Kosovo hostages, including Albin Kurti.

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General Colin Powell, just received the post of Secretary of State in 2001, hosted the Kosovo delegation we were in. Rugova, H. Thaci and I. I requested his personal commitment to the release of Kosovo hostages held in Serbian prisons, including Albin Kurti. With incompatible sensitivity, this turned it into a matter of US-Serbia relations that for president had that world V. Trash. After a few weeks, all Kosovo political prisoners were released and returned home.

Thank you very much, again, General Powell!