[NYC-L] Albanian-Israeli relations and the recognition of Kosova

[Pirro Rexhepi]

Just a month ago The Jewish Center for Public Affairs in its Jewish Political Study Review published an article on the 'Annals of Israeli-Albanian Contacts on Establishing Diplomatic Relations' (http://www.jcpa.org/israel-europe/ier-guvrin-f05.htm) by Yosef Govrin. 
 
Amongst other issues, the article refers to Albania's friendly and positive response to Israel's request for recognition of its independence in April of 1949. I found the article to be extremely timely and useful in light of the present struggle of Albanians for independence in Kosova. Is important that good political actions of the Albanian government in the past (such as the recognition of Israel) should be utilized in favor of the independence of Kosova. In other words, we should actively look for sponsors for Kosova's independence from those countries that not only we have had good relations with and 'helped' out, but also hold sway in international politics. Is unfortunate however that the Albanian diplomacy was never very skilled in such diplomatic maneuvers! 
 
Hope there was a good turn out at the UN demonstration today since I was not able to make it!
 
Peace!


		
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