A group of independent and non-partisan activists from all Albanian lands and the diaspora have sent an open letter to Albanian leaders in Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro and the Presheva Valley. In this letter, they call for coordinated action to address the new political and economic challenges affecting the region.

The letter emphasizes, among other things, that the new geopolitical context has direct consequences for political stability and development in Southeast Europe. In the face of these challenges, it is essential that Albanian representatives develop a common strategy to protect and advance national interests, the letter further states.

"The undersigned propose the creation of a common national platform, where legitimate representatives from all Albanian countries should identify interests and strategic priorities, building a unified approach to respond to global challenges. They emphasize the importance of proactively presenting these positions and priorities to the new American administration, with the aim of representing Albanian interests in the new global order", says the letter calling for national cooperation, signed by Ana Cenaj, a lawyer in the USA. Blerim Rexha, a university professor in Kosovo, Lindita Komani, a writer and researcher in Albania, and several others who follow below.

The complete letter has been sent to the President of Albania, Bajram Begaj, the Speaker of the Assembly of Albania, Elisa Spiropali, the Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama. Also to the President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osman, the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, the Speaker of the Assembly of Kosovo, Glauk Konjufca, as well as the heads of the Albanian political parties represented in the Parliaments of the Republic of Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia .

Full letter and list of signatories:
The President of the Republic of Albania, Mr. Bajram Begaj,
The Speaker of the Assembly of the Republic of Albania, Mrs. Elisa Spiropali,
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania, Mr. Edi Rama,
President of the Republic of Kosovo, Mrs. Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu,
The President of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo, Mr. Glaucus Conjufca,
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, Mr. Albin Kurti,
To the heads of the Albanian political parties represented in the Parliaments of the Republic of Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia.

December 1, 2024

Dear representatives of the Albanian people,

The current conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, the strengthening of the BRICS states, the tensions in the political scene of the European Union, especially in Germany and France, as well as the rivalry between the United States and China, are rapidly changing the global geopolitical order. The return of President Trump to the White House will intensify these dynamics, bringing profound changes in the way states and international institutions interact.

This new context has direct consequences for political stability and development in Southeast Europe, including Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro and the Preševo ​​Valley. Faced with these challenges, it is essential that the Albanian representatives from these areas develop a common strategy to protect and advance national interests.

In this spirit:

1. we propose the creation of a common national platform, composed of legitimate representatives from all Albanian territories, which will identify Albanian strategic interests and priorities, building a coherent and unified approach to respond to global challenges.
2. We invite you to proactively present these positions and priorities to the new US administration, including President Trump, ensuring that our voice and interests are adequately represented in this new global order. Respectfully,

In alphabetical order:
Ana Cenaj, Lawyer, USA
Albulene Halili, university professor, North Macedonia
Besir Bajrami, publicist, North Macedonia
Blerim Rexha, university professor, Kosovo
Buys Grassaliu, activist, USA
Daut Dauti, historian / writer, Great Britain
Eglantina Kica, dentist, USA
Esat Gjonbalaj, activist, USA
Gino Mulliqi, assemblyman, Texas, USA
Jusuf Thaqi, education expert, Kosovo
Kujtim Dobruna, economist, Switzerland
Leart Ajvazaj, mathematician, Kosovo
Lindita Komani, writer / researcher, Albania
Shaqir Gjokaj, activist, USA
Uk Lushi, investor, USA