Myftiu Tërnova: Someone doesn’t like the inter-ethnic harmony among us, with the calls for conversions, there are calls for hatred between the Albanian people.

BIK Head Expresses Concerns Over Rising Conversion Calls in Kosovo

Prishtina, Kosovo – On April 17, 2026, Naim Tërnava, head of the Business and Industry Chamber (BIK), expressed serious concerns regarding increasing discussions surrounding conversions within Kosovo. Tërnava stated that over the past two decades, Kosovo has maintained a notable level of tolerance and inter-ethnic harmony, a stability he believes is now at risk. These concerns are linked to recent public calls for conversions, specifically instances where religious identity is being presented as a condition for national belonging.

Tërnava characterized these developments as a worrying trend. “Someone is deliberately undermining the established harmony,” he stated. He emphasized the importance of upholding democratic principles within the nation.

The BIK head’s comments follow a period of heightened debate regarding integration and identity within Kosovo, with the rise of rhetoric focused on religious affiliation as a defining factor for citizenship. Tërnava’s statement reflects a desire to preserve the existing framework of peaceful coexistence that has characterized the country’s recent history. Further details on the specific calls for conversions are still emerging.