Honourable Speakers of the Assemblies, Mr. Konjufca and Mrs. Spiropali,
Honourable Prime Ministers Kurti and Rama,
Honourable Members of both Assemblies,
Honourable Citizens of Kosovo, Albania and Albanians from wherever you are following us today,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
It is an honour to address you at this joint session of our parliaments –
a meeting that reflects not only our shared heritage, but also our unwavering determination to create a dignified future, supported by the vision and aspirations of our people, who have always demonstrated extraordinary strength and an uncompromising commitment to freedom, justice and well-being.
This joint parliamentary session should serve as a call to action – a reminder that our common goal requires even greater ambition and even more tireless efforts.
We are living in a turbulent time that demands cooperation and purpose. For Kosovo and Albania, this is not simply a choice, but a necessity. A stronger Albania means an even stronger Kosovo. A more successful Kosovo elevates Albania even higher. History will not judge us kindly if we fail to seize this moment to build the necessary unity and harmony. The prosperity of Kosovo and Albania is a task that belongs to all of us – leaders, institutions, and every citizen. Each of us must play our part in advancing the vision of our states and citizens within the family of European nations. The deep bond between Kosovo and Albania is rooted in history, in countless sacrifices, and in a shared vision for the future. This bond is not merely symbolic; it is an unbreakable foundation, on which we must build greater cooperation and more frequent coordination.
Albania and Kosovo are not just two independent states, but are two inseparable parts of a great nation, united by a glorious history and a bright future that is being built day by day.
Both our parliaments, as temples of democracy, have a decisive role in strengthening our bilateral ties and advancing the interests of our citizens. Each and every one of us bears the same responsibility.
Honourable members of both Assemblies,
While we have gathered all here today, Albania is taking decisive steps on its European path.
I would like to express my heartfelt congratulations to the leaders of Albania, the Parliament of Albania and all its citizens for the successes so far in the negotiations for membership in the European Union.
This achievement is a source of pride not only for Albania, but for all Albanians everywhere, It shows that through determination, work and reforms, our countries and our region can secure their deserved place in the European family.
Kosovo, as always, remains unwaveringly committed to integration into the European Union and our engagement in this direction is daily.
Our aspiration to join the European Union is not just a political goal, but a reflection of who we are and what we represent, therefore
a reflection of our identity and our vision.
Our nation defended the last gate of Europe, hundreds of years before the European Union was founded, therefore the values on which the EU was built – today stands at the very foundations of our nation.
Unfortunately, the obstacles that Kosovo faces on this journey are extremely difficult. As the injustices against the people of Kosovo continue to grow, to successfully overcome these obstacles we need the continued support of Albania. The European Union will be safer, more stable and more complete with our states as part of it. Kosovo’s membership in NATO will finally put an end to Serbia’s hegemonic and destabilizing appetites towards Kosovo. In order to achieve this shared future, it is vital that we continuously strengthen coordination, communication and alignment between our two states. In particular, it is important to unify our foreign policy and our cooperation in defending the independence achieved with so many sacrifices of the Republic of Kosovo and the sovereignty of our state, as well as our continued cooperation in protecting the rights of Albanians, regardless of where they live. Albanians in Preshevë, Medvegjë and Bujanoc are looking towards us. Their rights are constantly being flagrantly violated while the democratic world turns a blind eye to these violations. We must raise our voices more than ever before in order to stop these violations against the Albanian people who live in these territories.
Meanwhile, as we speak and have gathered in this Assembly, there are still tendencies to shake the foundations on which North Macedonia was built, that is, to destabilize this country by taking away the already acquired rights of the Albanians living in this state, as a constituent nation of North Macedonia. We must neither remain silent nor close our eyes to these clear tendencies.
Honourable Speakers of the Assemblies, Prime Ministers, Deputies
Honourable Citizens,
For Kosovo, Albania has always been more than a sister state.
Albania has been a steadfast ally, standing by us at every step of our journey – since the days of war and liberation and at every step of building our free and sovereign state.
Even today, Albania remains a strong pillar of our support. For this, the people of Kosovo will always be grateful.
At this joint meeting of the two parliaments, I express my deep appreciation to all the MP’s whose work is also vital for the prosperity of our states. Your dedication to democracy, progress and the well-being of our citizens is a testament to the unity and strength of our people. The voice of the deputies of Albania, whether in the Council of Europe – the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, in the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, but also in every other country, is more than appreciated by the people of Kosovo, and we are eternally grateful to you. The success of Kosovo and Albania is a tribute to our painful past, an obligation to ourselves and our citizens, and to our common European future. I extend my warmest congratulations to the citizens of Kosovo and Albania at this end of the year! Wishing you that the coming year will bring even more prosperity, health and success. Let us bring our two countries closer every day to our goal of an even brighter future, united in Euro-Atlantic structures. Together, as two independent and sovereign states, united by blood, language, history and vision, we will continue to move forward, side by side, as we have always done! May God bless the Republic of Kosovo and the Republic of Albania! May God bless the Albanian nation! Thank you!
