Albania–Kosovo relations
Albania |
Kosovo |
|---|---|
| Diplomatic mission | |
| Embassy of Albania, Pristina | Embassy of Kosovo, Tirana |
| Envoy | |
| Ambassador Qemal Minxhozi | Ambassador Nait Hasani |
Albania and Kosovo have bilateral relations. Albania has an embassy in Pristina and Kosovo has an embassy in Tirana. There are 1.8 million ethnic Albanians living in Kosovo – officially 92.93% of Kosovo's entire population – and Albanian is an official language and the national language of Kosovo. Likewise, the peoples of the two countries have practically identical traditions and folklore. Kosovo is the birthplace of Albanian nationalism such as the League of Prizren. In addition, the strong relations are highlighted in successive polls showing majority of ethnic Albanians in both states wanting unification. Both countries and their citizens refer to the relationship as "one nation, two states" as highlighted in the popular pan-Albanian slogan "Jemi një" (We are one).
As a full member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Albania supports Kosovo in its NATO-integration path.