In an interview for the Spanish National Radio Television, PM Edi Rama said that the fact that Spain still hasn’t agreed to recognize Kosovo as an independent state has nothing to do with Albanians or even the country itself, but it’s rather linked to Spain’s history and its internal problems.
According to Rama, there’s no link between the independence and separatist movements in Spain and the separation of Kosovo from Serbia.
“…We know very well that Spain’s position has nothing to do with Albanian or even Kosovo, but with the country’s history and internal issues. Very well, but we have to be extra clear at this point, because there can be no comparison between Spain’s internal problems, in regards to its independence movements and separatist groups with Kosovo’s division from Serbia,” – said Rama.
The latest tensions arising amongst Kosovo and Serbia, according to Rama, are part of the peace process, one that cannot just come to pass in grace and complete agreeableness.
“The good news here is that tensions are arsing and getting quashed because both sides, are nonetheless communicating and trying to find the necessary solutions for people. Therefore, it’s no longer like it was in the past. There’s a big difference because now, we have regional cooperation, we have many meetings and visits, back-and-forth trips, summits etc. Of course, Kosovo is the last remaining problem since the fall of former Yugoslavia and it’s without a doubt, Kosovo’s recognition as a sovereign state by Serbia will be the last chapter that will put an end to a history filled with pain,”- said Rama.
In addition, Rama spoke about the various challenges our country is facing in terms of its journey towards becoming an EU member and opening negotiations. When asked about the steps our country is currently taking in order to adapt to the requests laid out by Brussels, PM Rama said that what really needs to be discussed isn’t Albania, but the way the European Union has decided to work when it comes to the region.
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