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Editorial: Returning to the real agenda of Albania -Kosovo relations: start with respect.

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TIRANA TIMES EDITORIAL  It was supposed to be a symbolic visit marking the first visit to another state from the new Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti. However the press conference at the end of the meeting between the two premiers revealed the real degree of existing tensions in the bilateral relations, especially in the political field. The unfortunate trend of bypassing institutional relations in favor of personal ties has generated a climate of distrust and often even of disrespect between leaders. The behavior of PM Rama in this visit, standing somewhat between subtle arrogance and ‘benevolent’ paternalism fitted right…

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