Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti, during his two-day stay in Switzerland, was invited to speak at an event organized by the Swiss Society for Foreign Policy, where he engaged in a discussion with NZZ’s foreign policy editor, Andreas Ernst.
In his address, Kurti discussed relations with Serbia and the EU-facilitated dialogue process. He expressed concern over Serbia’s refusal to sign the agreed Basic Agreement and its Implementation Annex, highlighting ongoing violations by Serbia, notably the letter from former Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabić.
Kurti emphasized that Serbia will always pose a risk to Kosovo. “As long as its authoritarian elite continues to spread disinformation, mobilize troops along our border, and refuse to prosecute the terrorists who killed our police officer a year ago in Banjskë, Serbia will be a significant threat not only to Kosovo’s security but also to neighboring countries like Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina,” he stated.
He also warned that Moscow would be the first to join this “chorus of division and destruction.” Kurti pointed out that both Russia and China have expanded their influence in the region, using historical and cultural ties to exert power and destabilize the area.
“Russia leverages its connections with the Russian Orthodox Church to strengthen its influence, while China employs investments and loans. These influences create significant obstacles to democratic progress,” he concluded.
Kurti underscored that it is crucial for Kosovo and the entire Western Balkans to remain anchored in the community of European values.
