The U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Pristina, Anu Prattipati, has expressed concern over Kosovo’s ongoing political stalemate, warning that the country is losing critical opportunities as a result of institutional paralysis.
Prattipati stated that the Trump Administration is looking for “strong allies” with whom it can advance mutual priorities. She cautioned that potential opportunities to strengthen U.S.-Kosovo economic relations “may be missed if the deadlock continues.”
“A country without key institutions and with an uncertain path toward forming them is not one the United States can always fully rely on,” said Prattipati, underlining the importance of functioning institutions for strategic partnership.
She emphasized that the responsibility to resolve the deadlock lies with Kosovo’s elected leaders.
“Kosovo’s leaders were elected to solve the challenges facing their country,” Prattipati stated. “The political stalemate must be resolved by them.”
While reiterating Washington’s continued support, she made clear the limits of U.S. involvement:
“The United States can offer support, but it cannot make decisions for the leaders or the people of Kosovo.”
For the U.S.-Kosovo partnership to “flourish,” Prattipati noted, Kosovo must “create the conditions” necessary for progress. She also signaled the expectations of the Trump Administration moving forward.
