Albanian nationalist politician from Kosovo Albin Kurti threatened that there will be no stability in the region unless Albanians are treated equally. In comments given in Skopje, Kurti lamented how Albanians from Macedonia did not end up unified with those in Albania or Kosovo.

Due to our tragic fate, the Albanian people were spread through several states and across the world. So, the fate of the Western Balkans remains linked with the fate of the Albanians. History has shown us that the Balkans are better off when Albanians are treated well. There is no war in the Balkans without Serbia, but also, there is no peace without the Albanians, Kurti said.

He promised that his Self-determination party, which is competing in the coming elections in Kosovo, will work to help Albanians in Macedonia, en route to possible Albanian unification.

It’s our duty to come from Pristina and from Tirana to Skopje, because Albanians from “North” Macedonia made a contribution to the independence of both Albania and Kosovo, and yet you were left outside of both countries. With that, you paid a large price, Kurti added.