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2001-06-22
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2001-06-22
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  1. “We think that only the continuation of the democratic process and the integration of Kosovo into the European Union is the right perspective for peace and stability in the Balkans. We believe that the contribution of the international community in Kosovo will soon yield the necessary result of strengthening peace and stability in the region. This process will always be easier and fair when the will of the people corresponds with the interests of the international community.”

    2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

  2. “As a neighbouring country, Albania would like to establish broad cooperation with Kosovo with the objective of Kosovo's becoming a model for the entire region. It is in this context that the Albanian Government has proposed and asked for financial assistance to the structures of the Stability Pact for the reconstruction of the road from Durres to Pristina. The issue of Kosovo is as old as traditional European policy towards the Balkans - a policy of creating zones of influence and of solving the problem by the imposition of force and dominance - embodied in international treaties and agreements over the past two centuries. The tendency of some countries today to solve the issue in the traditional way, without respecting the new reality in the Balkans, will surely provoke insecurity and tension and keep the region unstable.”

    2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

  3. “We think that there can be no discussion on the final status of Kosovo without having in place the central institutions, including the Government and the Assembly of Kosovo. Only these bodies will have the legitimate right to negotiate with the international community on this very important issue. The will of the people of Kosovo should be respected as a fundamental element of the right to self-determination. We support the continued presence of UNMIK and KFOR in Kosovo, which are guarantees for preserving peace and stability there. Evaluating the situation and the great efforts of the United Nations to achieve its goals, we believe it important that this Organization remain in Kosovo as a guarantor of the process in the future.”

    2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

  4. “We welcome the recommendation of the Security Council mission regarding the situation in Mitrovica on the need for multi-ethnic initiatives in the social, economic and religious areas with the objective of rebuilding confidence between the communities, in particular in the field of economic development. Thirdly, in order to achieve the necessary confidence and reconciliation in Kosovo, the Albanians should work further to respect the rights of the minorities. At the same time, the minorities, in particular the Serb minority, should understand that only by participating in the process of democratic institution-building and in the upcoming general elections will they contribute to the goal of a multi- ethnic Kosovo.”

    2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

  5. “Secondly, the international community and the Belgrade regime should try to influence the Serb community in Mitrovica to abandon the policy of cantonization and the isolation of Mitrovica. Security Council resolution 1244 (1999) aims at creating a free and democratic society in Kosovo in which all members are free and equal. The solution to the problem of Mitrovica will not only eradicate a source of tension and conflict, but also serve to create a feeling of responsibility among the Albanians of Kosovo for respecting all of the democratic rules and for living in equal co-existence with the other ethnic groups.”

    2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

  6. “The Albanian Government fully supports the holding of general elections in Kosovo. These elections will create the central institutions and increase the responsibility of the Kosovar Albanians in the process of self-governance. The United Nations and the political forces in Kosovo should work together in preparing the appropriate steps which will contribute to building confidence and the achievement of a multi- ethnic Kosovo. First, efforts should be stepped up to resolve the issue of missing persons and the release of all prisoners, a problem that continues to be an impeding factor against the process of reconciliation among the ethnic groups in Kosovo.”

    2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

  7. “We think that there has been a lot of progress in Kosovo, which is reflected in the promotion of the democratization process, the return of refugees, improved security, economic reconstruction and other equally important achievements. On this occasion, we would like to commend the great work of UNMIK and KFOR and stand ready to support it and to make our own contribution to this process. The holding of the first-ever free municipal elections in the history of Kosovo was a very successful undertaking of the international community and the political forces of Kosovo. Those elections testified to the fact that the Albanians of Kosovo are fully determined to embrace democratic values and standards. With these elections, Kosovo undertook an important step towards building institutions and the democratic process.”

    2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

  8. “I would like to congratulate you, Sir, on your excellent leadership and the strong commitment that you have shown as the President of the Security Council this month. The Albanian Government highly appreciates the two missions of the Security Council to Kosovo headed by you, which have been successful and have assisted in the policy of the international community for peace and stability in the region. On 12 June 1999, the first international peacekeeping troops of the Kosovo Force (KFOR) were deployed in Kosovo, together with the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). Since then, the Albanian Government has followed with great attention and interest the developments in Kosovo.”

    2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source