Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti has called for France’s support for ensuring the European Council’s decision to advance Kosovo’s application for membership in the European Union, stressing that the country aims to obtain candidate status and start negotiations for membership.
Kurti has submitted the request during a meeting with representatives of the Commission for Foreign Policy and the European Affairs Commission at the National Assembly in France, where Tuesday evening was invited.
During the opening address, Kurti spoke of Kosovo’s democratic progress and sustainable development, while stressing the importance of France’s role in the country’s European future, security and economic development.
He said political dialogue with French President Emmanuel Macron has created opportunities for deepening the partnership between the two states.
Kurt also mentioned the five agreements and instruments signed in July, including two legal co-operation agreements, one for French language learning, the 60m-euro loan for infrastructure investments within the Mediterranean Games, and the letter of intent for co-operation for Pristina 203050.
Speaking of Kosovo’s European road and risks from foreign actors in the Western Balkans, the prime minister said France has been constantly supporting the enlargement of the European Union, which he described as a reunification of Europe.
He stressed that Kosovo has defined its strategic orientation and requires that the EU membership process be based on merit.
Our application for EU membership is awaiting the next step since December 2022. We seek candidate status and opening negotiations. We believe this will further contribute to peace and stability in the Balkans and reinforce our democratic institutions and increase prosperity for our people, he said.
Kurti added that Kosovo is ready to accept the questionnaire and move forward in the integration process, while calling for France’s help to secure the relevant decision by the European Council.
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