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Popov: Rama abused visit to Belgrade
BELGRADE - Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama abused his visit to Belgrade for personal promotion and inter-political purposes, Director of Centre for Regionalism NGO Aleksandar Popov stated on Monday.
Serbian, Albanian PMs clash on Kosovo on historic visit
Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic openly clashed with his Albanian counterpart Edi Rama over Kosovo during a fence-building visit Nov. 10, the first to Belgrade in 68 years by an Albanian leader.
Vucic visibly got angry at a press conference after Rama called on Serbia to recognise the "irreversible reality" of Kosovo's independence.
Vucic: Meeting with Rama was not easy at all
BELGRADE - Serbia's Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday the one-on-one meeting with his Albanian counterpart Edi Rama had lasted longer than planned and had not been easy at all, but that he believed that problems the two sides shared could be solved.
Speaking at a news conference in Belgrade, Vucic thanked Rama for accepting his invitation and visiting Serbia.
Vucic, Rama face-to-face meeting begins
BELGRADE, Nov 10 (Tanjug) - The prime ministers of Serbia and Albania Aleksandar Vucic and Edi Rama have started their face-to-face meeting in Belgrade on Monday, after which the delegations of the two countries will hold a plenary session.
The session will be followed by the signing of intergovernmental agreements, and a joint press conference by the two prime ministers.
Albanian prime minister visits Belgrade
Albanian prime minister visits Belgrade
BELGRADE -- On Monday Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is visiting Belgrade, which is a historic event in the diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The last visit by a head of the Albanian state to Belgrade was recorded in 1946 when Enver Hoxha met with Josip Broz Tito.
Albania PM to Pay Historic Visit to Serbia
Diplomatic sources told BIRN that Rama will hold a meeting on Monday morning with his Serbian counterpart, Aleksander Vucic, followed by a joint press conference.
The Albanian leader will also take part on Monday in a business forum. It is unclear whether a meeting with Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic will be held on the sidelines.
Albania Plans to Hike Taxes to Curb Deficit
Albanians face higher taxes next year as Edi Rama's centre-left government struggles to cut the budget deficit and meet the terms imposed by international lenders.
The package of tax changes presented this week in parliament shows higher duties on tobacco and petroleum products. Income tax rate will rise from 10 to 15 per cent.