Kosovo’s chief diplomat Glauk Konjufca, who has also been nominated by Vetëvendosje for President, clarified his earlier statement regarding a possible withdrawal from the race. He said he would step down if the opposition proposes a non-partisan candidate.
“The Prime Minister has set a certain framework that the president, if chosen through consensus, should not be directly affiliated with political parties, meaning not someone from party leadership structures. For example, not a deputy leader or someone closely tied to party ranks,” he said.
Asked whether Lumir Abdixhiku would be an acceptable candidate, Konjufca responded: “I don’t know, we haven’t discussed it in that context.”
“If the candidate is political, then Vetëvendosje has already made its proposal. I was expected to be Speaker of Parliament—now I don’t know why the presidency is no longer acceptable,” he added.
Konjufca emphasized that if the discussion shifts toward a partisan president, it should be resolved through a political agreement.
“So far, the option discussed has been a non-partisan president. If a non-partisan candidate is proposed, I will withdraw from my candidacy. I will step aside because if someone acceptable to all is found, who am I to block the way,” he stated.
