It is time for Spain to recognize Kosovo. This was stated by the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, in an interview with the Spanish media outlet “El Mundo”. Kurti said that Kosovo and Serbia have no bilateral problems and requested that Madrid recognize Pristina as soon as possible.
Kurti also noted that Kosovo and Spain do not have official government contacts between them, but only personal contacts between parliamentarians, writes A2 CNN.
"It is paradoxical that Spain, a consolidated democracy, does not recognize Kosovo, a pro-European country that opposes Russian influence, maintaining a position close to Serbia. I think the time has come for Spain to recognize Kosovo's independence. The Republic of Kosovo and Spain do not have any bilateral problems. Therefore, there is no problem between the two countries that could lead to a recognition blockage. We think it would be good for Spain to join the majority of European states that recognize Kosovo," Kurti said.
Regarding the creation of the Association of Serb-majority Municipalities, Kurti supports the idea of including minorities within the country and not creating closed enclaves.
“Our position has been that we need to be inclusive within the country and to provide broad rights and protections for the Serb minority, rather than promoting closed enclaves. Kosovo has strong protections for minorities, including guaranteed parliamentary seats for all minority groups. Non-majority communities have veto power over vital laws and constitutional amendments and enjoy quotas for all important state appointments and other positions in the public sector, including the police,” Kurti added.
Kurti mentions the risk of instability in the Balkans that comes from Putin's war in Ukraine. For the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Putin's objective is clear: to use Serbia to destabilize the Balkans. Kurti goes even further when he emphasizes that Serbia and Republika Srpska could unite.
"It is possible. Serbia and Republika Srpska show significant alignment with Moscow, using concepts such as the "Serbian World" to justify their ideological and political expansion. In the absence of European integration, these territories could further consolidate their connection with Russia, destabilizing the region," Kurti further said.
In conclusion, Kurti noted the importance of KFOR's presence in Kosovo, as long as Serbia and Russia continue to incite tensions in the region. (A2 Televizion)
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