Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha stated that the establishment of a Serbian consulate in Shkodër does not compromise Albania’s sovereignty. Speaking during an interview for Top Channel following discussions regarding an agreement between the two nations, Minister Hoxha reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the diplomatic initiative. Hoxha clarified that the presence of a foreign consulate does not grant the sending state any authority or sovereignty over the host city, territory, or population.
He emphasized that the location, operational scope, jurisdiction, and functioning of any diplomatic mission operating within Albanian territory are subject to Albanian law and control. Addressing the broader context of diplomatic relations, Hoxha suggested that any arguments advocating for a Serbian consulate in Albania, without the reciprocal action of opening a consulate in Albania itself, are unfounded. He asserted that no sovereign state would permit a diplomatic presence that violates or threatens the national interests of the country.
Minister Hoxha’s comments underscore Albania’s stance on maintaining full control over its national borders and legal framework. The discussion centers on the procedural aspects of establishing diplomatic representation, ensuring that any such agreement remains entirely within the bounds of Albanian national interest and law.
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