William Walker Writes to Four Kosovo Leaders, Proposes Faton Bislimi for President

Former U.S. Ambassador William G. Walker has sent letters to Albin Kurti, Lumir Abdixhiku, Bedri Hamza and Ardian Gjini, proposing that Faton “Tony” Bislimi become the candidate for Kosovo’s next president.

In the letters addressed to the four political leaders, obtained by Kanal10, Walker raises concerns about the deadlock in the constitutional process for electing a new president. According to him, Kosovo needs a figure with exceptional qualities, experience on the international stage and dedication to the country.

Walker says he has heard several names mentioned as potential candidates for the position. However, he believes Bislimi has the experience, skills and personality necessary to serve as president.

“In my opinion, of all the potential names, Tony has all the necessary skills and the personality to be a successful president,” Walker writes.

In support of his proposal, the former ambassador lists six qualities that make Bislimi suitable for the position: knowledge of the world outside Kosovo, academic preparation, command of languages, in-depth knowledge of Kosovo’s history and political developments, personality, and the possibility of being accepted as a consensus candidate.

Walker particularly emphasizes that Kosovo needs a president who represents the entire country, rather than just one party or a specific political orientation.