The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh met Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama on 7 September.

SRSG Ziadeh commended and encouraged Albania's constructive participation in regional dialogue to maintain good neighbourly relations and stability in the Western Balkans.

The SRSG and Prime Minister Rama also discussed the Pristina-Belgrade dialogue and initiatives for regional cooperation.

The Head of UNMIK re-emphasised that Belgrade and Pristina must address outstanding issues in good faith within the framework of the EU-facilitated Dialogue, capitalizing on the engagement and hard-won gains over the past 11 years.  

She also reiterated the Mission’s continued support for the people of Kosovo, focusing on building better inter-ethnic relations at all levels.