K. Albanians spend more on recognition lobbying

The Kosovo Albanian authorities intend to spend half a million dollars on a lobbying campaign aimed at increasing the number of states which recognize Kosovo.

Izvor: Tanjug

Monday, 14.11.2011.

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The Kosovo Albanian authorities intend to spend half a million dollars on a lobbying campaign aimed at increasing the number of states which recognize Kosovo. The ethnic Albanians unilaterally declared independence more than three and a half years ago. Serbia rejected the proclamation as illegal. 22 out of EU's 27 members recognized the territory as independent, but it has been unable to join the UN. K. Albanians spend more on recognition lobbying Now, Pristina is hiring Washington DC-based Patton Boggs LLP to conduct the campaign on its behalf. The company has American diplomat Frank Wisner on its payroll, writes Pristina-based Albanian language daily Koha Ditore. Wisner was previously involved in negotiations aimed at resolving the future status of Kosovo. Besides lobbying for recognitions, the contract is also aimed at "strengthening Kosovo's presence in all key world institutions, as well as enhancing Kosovo's image in certain circles", said the newspaper. "The contract was entered into and between the American company and Kosovo's Foreign Ministry in August this year," the article further claims, and adds that "member of the Kosovo parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee Donika Kadaj Bujupi said that the experience with Saatchi & Saatchi leaves room for doubt". Two and a half years ago, the advertising agency was awarded a EUR 5.7mn-worth contract "to improve Kosovo's image abroad", but now the authorities in Pristina are "dissatisfied with the campaign's overall results", says the article.

K. Albanians spend more on recognition lobbying

Now, Priština is hiring Washington DC-based Patton Boggs LLP to conduct the campaign on its behalf.

The company has American diplomat Frank Wisner on its payroll, writes Priština-based Albanian language daily Koha Ditore.

Wisner was previously involved in negotiations aimed at resolving the future status of Kosovo.

Besides lobbying for recognitions, the contract is also aimed at "strengthening Kosovo's presence in all key world institutions, as well as enhancing Kosovo's image in certain circles", said the newspaper.

"The contract was entered into and between the American company and Kosovo's Foreign Ministry in August this year," the article further claims, and adds that "member of the Kosovo parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee Donika Kadaj Bujupi said that the experience with Saatchi & Saatchi leaves room for doubt".

Two and a half years ago, the advertising agency was awarded a EUR 5.7mn-worth contract "to improve Kosovo's image abroad", but now the authorities in Priština are "dissatisfied with the campaign's overall results", says the article.

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