Western citizens land in Kosovo, institutions are urgently needed

The election winner and incumbent Prime Minister Albin Kurti was invited to the US Embassy residence in Kosovo on Saturday to meet with senior US State Department for European Affairs official Brendan Hanrahan, who came to Kosovo under an official visit to some of the countries in the region.

His visit was the first to Kosovo by a senior official since the Trump Administration came to power.

For his meeting, the prime minister's office issued a statement in which very little was mentioned as the political crisis in the country, while Kurti had spoken as a full-fledged prime minister.

“Over dinner, bilateral relations between Kosovo and the United States of America, including in the field of investments, diplomacy and defence, as well as the progress of the Republic of Kosovo in its Euro-Atlantic integration. Prime Minister Kurti expressed the Government's will and readiness for deepening and strengthening bilateral reports”, the KKM communiqué said.

Meanwhile, the stalemate in the site was collected as “actual political developments”, without providing any further details about the conversation developed on the issue.

“Current political developments, regional co-operation and reports with Serbia were also part of the meeting discussion”.

At dinner paved by workload at the US Embassy in Kosovo, Annu Pratttipati, Kurti went with the ministers on duty, Artane Rizvanolli and Nenad Rassic.

Americans in the news for the media where they made a summary of the visit, said Hanrahan had constructive meetings with government and opposition.

Two days later, Kurt also had to go to the residence of the British Embassy in Kosovo.

There a business dinner was made because the United Kingdom Special Envoy for the Western Balkans Karen Pierce was visiting Kosovo for the second time.

Pierce left a clear message. She asked for the urgent formation of the government and the fulfillment of the promise of a multiethnic state, along with angashum in the EU-launched dialogue.

The prime minister's office attended the same discurs at the announcement of their meeting, but this time not to mention whether the topic of the blockade in the Assembly has been discussed.

“Prime Minister Kurti and emisary Pierce discussed relations between Kosovo and the United Kingdom and possibilities for expanding co-operation, including various areas, from creative industry and diplomacy to protection and security. In preparations for holding the upcoming Berlin Process Summit, which will take place in October of London, the prime minister stressed the necessity of implementing the agreements reached and the importance of mutual recognition of diplomas and free movement, as vital to the success of the Joint Regional Market and Growth Plan”, ZKM said.

The two senior US and UK officials also met leaders of other parties.

American Hanrahan organized all the meetings at the embassy.

In the communiqués issued by these leaders for discussions of the Assembly's heavy meetings was more present.

Header The PDK, Memli Krasniqi, said it has stressed his party's commitment to institutional functionality, while the US called our “the most powerful and most important” ally.

I discussed current developments in the country and the region. I reaffirmed the Democratic Party of Kosovo's commitment to political co-operation, institutional functionality and solutions that serve citizens. Kosovo needs stable stability, strong economy and development in each area”.

From the LDK to the American Embassy had gone to the deputy chairman of this Hykmete Bajrami party, which said at the meeting it has shared concern about the deep institutional crisis that is paralysing the country”.

“I expressed the LDK's position that Kosovo needs a comprehensive, constitutional and democratic solution, not unilateral efforts by a party that does not have a majority. I stressed that the LDK does not join the streets that lead the country to irresponsible and harmful governance for our international reports. The LDK stands on the side of solutions that strengthen institutions, preserve democracy and, above all, serve state interest. I shared the LDK's proposal for a transitional government, which would enable the passage of the blockade and the return of the country to institutional normality until the president's election in March 2026, as well as the LDK's readiness to discuss other inclusive models that bring stability”.

Meanwhile, AAK leader Ramush Haradinaj, at the meeting with Hanrahan, said he has stressed the strategic importance of strengthening the bilateral relations of the Republic of Kosovo with the US, as well as the need to deepen partnership in the area of security.

“Kosovo remains committed to full NATO membership, and US support is very important for this road. Our alliance with America is eternal and unbreakable, while our country's commitment is steadfast to strengthen this alliance every day”.

Unlike the American, the British emissary to other parties decided to go to their offices, where she talked about the stalemate.

Krasniqi i The PDK said that particular focus cost the institutional crisis “that is damaging the country, both in the internal and international plan,”.

“I announced with the stances and dedication of the Democratic Party of Kosovo to address this situation, through respect for the Constitution”.

In the LDK the British hosted the party's own leader, Lumir Abdixhiku, who also said that special emphasis gave to the institutional crisis that “is hindering the functioning of Kosovo institutions”.

I underlined the urgent necessity for creating legitimate and functional institutions, stressing that procrastinating this process is directly affecting the daily life of our citizens”.

Haradinaj likewise said he spoke with Pierce.

“Today, at a meeting with United Kingdom Special Envoy for the Western Balkans Karen Pierce, we discussed current developments in Kosovo and the urgent need to consolidate democratic institutions, as well as Euro-Atlantic integration”.

Haradinaj's co-party, Becko Berisha, days ago for the Constituent session that he is ending up with the paper that the lack of international attention was the reason why Kosovo politicians represented their positions for establishing institutions.

“Looks like we're about to get ready for the embassy, because we as politicians can't afford to be given access to political moments, but they already have us at least”/Periscopi/