Albanians are a nation of freedom fighters who know something about living under oppression.

I am hopeful that no one will forget what happened in Bosnia.

If we follow the traditional way of thought, there will always be traditional enemies. Extremist circles from both sides will find causes to give rise to problems.

Albania does not feel alone. It is part of the Partnership for Peace structures in NATO, and it will do what it can within that.

Albania is at risk and we are living in difficult times.

Kosovo is too close to Europe. It is not only close to Albania, it is close to Greece, Italy, Germany and Switzerland, where there are still many Kosovo refugees. Spontaneous reactions could multiply.

Albania, Macedonia and Greece have managed to create a good partnership in the south of the Continent and are making progress in blocking the spread of the conflict. But any spillover could destroy this European-oriented partnership and create problems for the European Union countries themselves.