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French President Emmanuel Macron, during his visit to Tirana, called for Serbian President Aleksandar Vu\u010di\u0107 to strongly condemn the attacks in Banjska. On September 24, an armed group of Serbs carried out an attack in Banjska, resulting in the death of a Kosovo Police officer, with three attackers killed in subsequent clashes.<\/p>\n

Macron emphasized that he has been closely monitoring the tensions between Kosovo and Serbia and highlighted that it is the responsibility of both parties to take steps to de-escalate the situation.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs you\u2019re aware, we\u2019re closely observing the tensions between Pristina and Belgrade. France and Germany have put forward a robust and well-founded proposal, which I believe should be respected by both parties. It is Vu\u010di\u0107\u2019s responsibility to unequivocally denounce the attacks in Banjska, as it contributes to restoring calm along the border. In the forthcoming phases, what we expect from the authorities on both sides is straightforward: the organization of elections in predominantly Serb-inhabited municipalities, the participation of Serbs in elections and institutions, and the establishment of the Association of Serb Municipalities by Kosovo\u2019s authorities, without reservations. I anticipate that Vu\u010di\u0107 will act responsibly, and I have the same expectations from Kosovo\u2019s President and Prime Minister,\u201d stated Macron in Tirana.<\/p>\n

Conversely, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama stated that Albanians in the region are currently enjoying their best days, while Kosovo, as he described it, has ensnared itself in a predicament.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe discussed the situation with Kurti and Brnabi\u0107 at the summit yesterday. I\u2019m sharing a word from Mark Rutte when he addressed both of them: \u2018Never forget that a compromise beyond what you will gain is what you must not lose\u2019. If we calculate what Albanians stand to lose, it\u2019s far greater and more costly than the benefits we aim to gain, the welfare advantages we won\u2019t surrender\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlbanians in the region are in the prime of their days. Kosovo has ensnared itself in a trap. Losing the opportunity to enter the EU would be a calamity. Both parties have a plan, the French-German one, which presents the best course of action for Kosovo,\u201d Rama said.<\/p>\n

He recounted an example shared by former U.S. President Bill Clinton during his visit to Albania.<\/p>\n

\u201cTell my friends in Pristina how it happened to Palestine (before the attacks began). Arafat had the best possible agreement on the table; Israel said it would sign it but Arafat changed his mind the next day. Palestine was destroyed not by Israel but by its own political class. Kosovo\u2019s significant advantage is to sign and fully execute the entire agreement, even if Serbia never desires it, and then entrust it to the EU,\u201d he recalled.<\/p>\n

Macron: My visit to Tirana reflects France\u2019s renewed commitment to the region<\/strong><\/p>\n

French President Emmanuel Macron stated during his visit to Tirana that his presence signifies France\u2019s revitalized dedication to Albania and the Balkans.<\/p>\n

This historical event marks the first visit by a French president to Albania, commencing on Monday evening. Macron held discussions with Albanian President Bajram Begaj and Prime Minister Rama, with both governments formalizing several agreements.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am delighted to be here with you during such a critical moment in Europe. Standing beside you is a testament to France\u2019s reaffirmed commitment to your nation and the entire region. I firmly believe that your country\u2019s integration into Europe is firmly anchored. We are embarking on a new era of reunifying our continent. Albania\u2019s journey towards European Union integration is an irreversible process,\u201d Macron stated.<\/p>\n

In addition to these diplomatic gestures, Macron also pledged 600 million euros in support for Albania through collaborative projects.<\/p>\n

Prime Minister Edi Rama conveyed to the French President that Albania is poised to become the \u201cEuropean hub\u201d in the Balkans, acknowledging that several substantial reforms still need to be enacted.<\/p>\n

Rama underlined that Albania is not seeking any \u201cpreferential treatment\u201d on the path to EU accession.<\/p>\n

He commented, \u201cOur responsibilities must be fulfilled step by step. Albania doesn\u2019t seek a specific accession date, as it remains an unmet aspiration. We are committed to this process to transform our nation\u2019s history, rather than simply to seek the approval of France or any other country\u201d.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Albanian President Bajram Begaj expressed gratitude to President Macron for his support in facilitating dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia, particularly through the French-German plan.<\/p>\n

Begaj emphasized the importance of continued support for the dialogue and called for the condemnation and prevention of acts of violence and provocations in Kosovo\u2019s northern municipalities.<\/p>\n

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Albanian President Bajram Begaj received French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in a state ceremony in Tirana on October 17, 2023. Photo courtesy: Office of the President of Albania (public domain)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Macron initiated his historic visit to Tirana by bestowing a prestigious award from the French Republic, the \u201cGrand Officer of the Legion of Honor\u201d, upon the celebrated Albanian writer Ismail Kadare.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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