Rama: Ohrid deal is ‘de dacto’ recognition of Kosovo’s independence

Prime Minister Edi Rama has spoken of the European plan for the normalization of Kosovo-Serbia relations, stating that it is the best so far, where the parties get what they deserve and it is a “de facto” recognition of Kosovo by Serbia. During a conversation in the auditorium of the Royal Institute of International Relations […]

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