Республика Албания
Comment by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on pan-Albanian manifestations in the Balkans
We have noted the invigorated activities in Tirana, Skopje and Pristina with an obvious emphasis on pan-Albanian ambitions.
On November 27, 2020, a memorandum on establishing a joint congress of Albanian-inhabited municipalities, which would cover the territory of Kosovo among others, was signed in Tirana. It is allegedly designed to promote cooperation at the local self-government level under the slogan of implementing the Euro integration agenda. In reality, this is an attempt to gradually create an illegal pan-Albanian space, ignoring in the process the sovereignty and borders of the internationally recognised states.
This attempt looks all the more cynical against the backdrop of years long subversion by the Kosovo authorities of their commitments to establish a Kosovo association of Serb municipalities. In turn, the European Union, which acts as a mediator in the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue, is still unable to compel Kosovars to abide by the agreements reached with Brussels’ participation.
We believe the EU must pursue a well-balanced policy and actively work for the implementation of the negotiated decisions. Conditions for stronger peace and stability can only be created on the basis of UN Security Council Resolution 1244, and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all Balkan countries.