Albania Quotes

Albania, Macedonia and Greece have managed to create a good partnership in the south of the Continent and are making progress in blocking the spread of the conflict. But any spillover could destroy this European-oriented partnership and create problems for the European Union countries themselves.

Kosovo is too close to Europe. It is not only close to Albania, it is close to Greece, Italy, Germany and Switzerland, where there are still many Kosovo refugees. Spontaneous reactions could multiply.

Albania has to demonstrate that it is willing to be a reliable partner in the international community.

Albania is at risk and we are living in difficult times.

Most of Albania considers this Government to be legitimate.

Albania does not feel alone. It is part of the Partnership for Peace structures in NATO, and it will do what it can within that.

I believe that the capital of the Republic of Albania is a suitable venue for discussing the dialogue among religions and civilizations, notably in the countries of South East Europe, because we are well familiar with this country's track record of religious tolerance.