Abdixhiku After Meeting Kurti: Agreement in Principle on the Profile of the Next President

Following his meeting with acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti, Democratic League of Kosovo leader Lumir Abdixhiku said that the LDK would participate in institutional representation and contribute to resolving the constitutional crisis, as well as to forming the institutions.

According to Abdixhiku, the discussion focused on the criteria and qualities that the next president of the Republic of Kosovo should possess. He said the parties had reached an agreement in principle on the profile of the future head of state.

The LDK leader stressed that the aim was not to elect a partisan president, but rather a respected figure who embodies political unity and carries out the country’s highest office with dignity.

Abdixhiku said the person who takes up the post should have a pro-Western orientation, love and defend the Republic, uphold democracy properly, and represent political unity in accordance with the requirements of Kosovo’s Constitution.

He expressed confidence that Kosovo has figures who meet these criteria. However, describing this as a highly sensitive issue, Abdixhiku said time had been requested for internal discussions within the respective political parties and for consultations with society, each in their own way, before specific names are put forward at future meetings.

According to him, the Democratic League of Kosovo remains focused on this framework. The possibility of reaching an agreement on the president remains open, and there is still time to address it.

Abdixhiku emphasized that the discussions concern only the issue of the president and that the LDK is not asking for anything in return. He said the sole aim was to ensure institutional stability so that Kosovo could enjoy the necessary and possible degree of calm.