Hoti periscope: Kurt lost focus on dialogue, so Blinken sent him a letter

This letter, according to former Kosovo Prime Minister and current LDK deputy Avdullah Hoti, has been expected.

He in a proposal for Periscope said dialogue has emerged from the tracks, and that the prime minister in question has lost focus in this direction.

This letter has been expected because dialogue is off track. The focus of the dialogue is lost. In the past government, dialogue has been made for the final agreement on mutual recognition and normalisation of relations. While today dialogue is on technical issues, which of course must be addressed but not the goal of dialogue.”, Hoti said in a statement given to Periscope.

Hoti has stressed that close co-ordination with the US is necessary because, he says, this report has been lacking in Kosovo for some time now, so the letter has come to Prime Minister Kurti.

It is important that now he has full US attention to this process. Kosovo needs to be closely co-ordinated with the US, which has been missing since it subsequently led to”, Hoti said.

Otherwise America has also asked for an agreement on the current in the north, the implementation of the monastery decision, and finally clarified Kurt that he must work closely with Ambassador Havenier.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken

The prime minister of the Republic of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, has received a letter from US Secretary of State. Antony J. Blinken.

Secretary Blinken has said that the relationship between the United States and Kosovo is rooted in common democratic values and the pledge for sovereign and independent Kosovo. By generously sheltering Afghans waiting for restoration, Kosovo is showing leadership in which the United States and others can rely, Mr. Blinken. Similarly, he has said, the joint deployment of the Kosovo Security Force with the US Army in Kuwait highlights Kosovo's growing capacity to contribute to global security.

“As a friend and partner of Kosovo, the United States expects to co-operate with you to fully implement the agenda of President Biden defined for our relationship, including empowering the rule of law, protecting minority rights, promoting economic growth and ensuring the long-delayed agreement between Kosovo and Serbia, with a focus on mutual recognition”, Secretary Blinken wrote on paper.

Regarding reports between Kosovo and Serbia, Secretary Blinken has said the unresolved nature of relations remains a major obstacle to membership and full integration into European and Euro-Atlantic institutions, which is a common goal of the United States and Kosovo.

“We believe that the EU-mediated dialogue remains the best forum for normalising negotiations between Belgrade and Pristina and that we are closely co-ordinated with our EU partners for this purpose”, wrote Mr. Blinken.

In his letter to Prime Minister Kurti, Secretary Blinken has said that the United States is hoping in your personal leadership for restoring the moment in the dialogue process by supporting your country's preliminary pledges, then promoting transparency, avoiding actions or rhetoric that could increase tensions and engaging in negotiations with the focus, creativity and the required urgency.

I encourage you to pay attention to reaching the agreement on electricity in Kosovo's north and advancing common goals in terms of people found. It is in Kosovo's interest that these issues be resolved and lead to a compromise solution in the short term plan, so that they can serve as the basis for further progress towards comprehensive normalisation”, Mr. Blinken.

Supporting judicial decisions, in particular decisions relating to minority rights, would have a similar positive effect and is in line with your government's priorities for empowering rule of law, he added.

“Both are prepared to discuss specifics with you and your team. We are willing to help Kosovo achieve its common goals”, has completed the letter sent to the prime minister of the Republic of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, US Secretary of State Antony S. Blinken.