Kurti clarifies agreement with US: Kosovo will accept up to 50 migrants with the aim of repatriating them

2025-06-11 17:40:34Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Kurti clarifies agreement with US: Kosovo will accept up to 50 migrants with the
Albin Kurti

Kosovo's acting Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, reacted on social media after his government decided to accept immigrants from the United States of America.

"In response to the request of the United States of America for the temporary admission and resettlement of third-country nationals, the expressed willingness for cooperation with our partner and ally, today we translated it into a Government Decision, at our 262nd meeting ," Kurti said.

He explains that according to this decision, Kosovo will accept and shelter up to "50 individuals within a one-year period with the aim of facilitating their safe return to their country of origin."

"The selection of these persons will be made from a proposed list, as long as they meet certain criteria regarding the rule of law and public order. During their stay in Kosovo, these persons will act in accordance with the legislation in force and will enjoy the rights defined by our legislation in force ," Kurti explained on Facebook.

Finally, he emphasized that the US is the most steadfast ally of official Pristina and "Kosovo will always be their reliable partner."

"We are forever grateful for your continued assistance and cooperation, and we highly appreciate your support in defense and development, especially on our journey towards Euro-Atlantic integration ," Kurti declared.

Today, Kosovo government spokesman Përparim Kryeziu confirmed that the request from the United States of America to receive illegal immigrants awaiting repatriation was accepted.

The US State Department confirmed negotiations with Western Balkan countries to take in migrants last week.

Reuters news agency reported that President Trump's administration is pressuring Serbia and other Balkan countries to accept deported migrants.

The US government has engaged in a campaign of deportations of thousands of immigrants from Venezuela, Cuba, Haiti and Nicaragua.

Previously, Kosovo expressed its willingness to negotiate with the United Kingdom on the establishment of return centers.

Kosovo currently has an agreement with Denmark to lease 300 cells of the Gjilan prison to house foreign convicts in exchange for 200 million Euros.


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