Prime Minister Edi Rama has spoken about the police action in the MEK for the German media Dier Spiegel. During the interview for the German newspaper, Rama stated that MEK members are welcome in our country, but on the condition that they do not use it for their operations.
Interview:
Dier Spiegel: Mr. Rama, last week the security forces near Tirana carried out an operation in the Iranian MEK camp. Why?
Rama: We have had the MEK in our country for several years. They are welcome, but on the condition that they do not use Albania as a platform for their political operations. Our Iranian guests have repeatedly violated this agreement.
Dier Spiegel: Government computers in Tehran were hacked and sensitive documents circulated. Almost 100 PCs and dozens of hard drives are said to have been confiscated now. Can you confirm this?
Rama: Albania has no intention of being at war with the Iranian regime. Albania does not accept anyone who has abused our hospitality.
Dier Spiegel: Why did you agree to the request of American President Barack Obama in 2016 to accept thousands of Mujahideen?
Rama: It was a life-saving operation. We opened our doors because the group, then operating from Iraq, was systematically followed. And if a friend like the US asks us for something, we feel honored.
Dier Spiegel: If you were MEK, would you prefer to leave?
Rama: We understand the anger against the regime in their country. But our country is used as a trench in a war that is not ours, it does not work! Of course, they have every right to fight for their freedom, but to do so they must leave Albania.