After PDK and LDK’s Positions, Analyst Explains What the Meeting With Kurti Could Bring

An invitation to a meeting sent by acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti, as part of efforts to discuss breaking the political deadlock and making the institutions functional, has received a positive response from the leaders of the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) and the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK).

On the other hand, the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) has taken a different stance from the two largest opposition parties, rejecting the invitation and refusing to take part in the meeting called by Kurti.

This meeting is expected to provide space for dialogue among political forces at a time when the country continues to face an institutional deadlock and the need for a solution that would enable the functioning of institutions.

In a statement to “Bota sot,” analyst Agim Rexhepi described the invitation from acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti to the leaders of the opposition parties as a responsible and statesmanlike step. According to him, in politically challenging moments, dialogue remains the right path, while rejecting it is not in the interest of citizens.

He also assessed that the opposition bears responsibility for helping make the institutions functional, while expressing the expectation that these meetings will create a more constructive climate on the political scene.

“I believe that acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s initiative to invite the leaders of the opposition parties to a meeting is a responsible, statesmanlike act and in line with the democratic spirit. When the country is facing major political and institutional challenges, the duty of the leader of the leading political force is to create space for dialogue and not confrontation.

Prime Minister Kurti has done exactly that. He has extended his hand to the opposition parties, showing that the interest of the Republic of Kosovo stands above narrow party interests. Now the ball is in the opposition’s court. On the contrary, participation in the meeting is a sign of respect for the institutions and for the will of the citizens.

The Vetëvendosje Movement emerged as the winner of the elections and received the greatest support from citizens. This trust obliges it to undertake initiatives for the functioning of institutions, but at the same time the other parties also have a responsibility to contribute to finding solutions and not keep the country hostage to political calculations.

I expect these meetings to create a more constructive climate. Perhaps there will not be an immediate agreement, but the very fact that the parties sit down to talk is a step forward. Democracy does not function through permanent boycotts, but through dialogue, arguments and institutional responsibility,” he said.

Rexhepi underlined that Kosovo needs political stability, functional institutions and continuity of reforms, adding that citizens expect results and not political clashes.

He further said that, following the opposition’s positive response to Kurti’s invitation, there is a possibility of finding an institutional solution in line with the Constitution, and that in the end the state and the citizens of Kosovo should be the winners.

“Kosovo today needs political stability, functional institutions and the continuation of reforms that have strengthened the state, fought corruption, increased transparency and improved the country’s international position. These achievements should not be overshadowed by political clashes.

Citizens do not expect endless statements, but results. They expect politics to act with maturity and responsibility. For this reason, Prime Minister Kurti’s invitation is an opportunity for all parties to prove that the state interest stands above party interest.

If the opposition responds positively to this invitation and enters the process with sincere will, I believe there is a possibility of finding an institutional way out in accordance with the Constitution and the will of the citizens. Ultimately, the biggest winner should be the Republic of Kosovo and its citizens, not narrow political interests,” he concluded.