Since the middle of July, the Government of Kosovo, led by Albin Kurti, has been in communication and cooperation with the American authorities regarding the possibility of housing Afghans who have cooperated with the United States.
In an answer given to Radio Free Europe, Luan Dalipi, the chief of staff of the Prime Minister of Kosovo, said that "everything will be completed well".
"There is a lot of logistical, technical, security and social work, which we are handling carefully. The USA is our main ally and our strategic partner", said Dalipi.
Reuters reported on August 13 that the US government has held secret talks with Albania and Kosovo to temporarily house Afghans who have worked with US forces in Afghanistan.
Sources have told the Reuters agency that the United States has offered Kosovo economic and political favors for receiving several thousand Afghans. However, American diplomats have said that there are concerns in Washington about Kosovo's ability to accommodate Afghans.
Albania confirmed on Sunday, August 15, that it responds positively to the request of the United States for the shelter of Afghans, until they complete the process of approving American visas.
The Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama said that "without question we will not say no, not simply because our great allies ask us, but because we are Albania".
In Afghanistan, Taliban militants are rapidly gaining control of government forces as US-led international forces begin withdrawing.
Many Afghans who have worked with foreign forces fear retaliation by Taliban militants for their work.
The US State Department has announced a new program that allows thousands of Afghans to relocate as refugees to the US.
Thousands of Afghans who will be part of this program must be transported to a third country, and wait for 12 to 14 months until the entire application is analyzed./REL
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