Source: MakFax, August 31, 2004
copyright MAKFAX news agency
Heir To Albanian Throne Threatens Macedonia, Greece
Albanians in Macedonia and Greece jeopardized, says Leka Zogu
"The lives of Albanians in Macedonia have been put in jeopardy, and
Albanians are also in jeopardy in Cemeria in Greece," said Leka Zogu, the
heir apparent of the Albanian throne and the only son of the king Ahmet Zogu
who was forced into exile.
At a ceremony in Elbasan, marking the foundation of his Movement for National
Development, Leka Zogu stressed that the lives of Albanians in Macedonia will
be in jeopardy unless a timely action is launched. The Albanians' interests
should be above all, and the Albanians should not cave in to the influence of
pseudo-nationalists. [I.e., Macedonians and Greeks]
He added that Albanians in Greece are also put at risk, adding that Tirana
should activate itself over Cemeria issue and do much more about the rights
and the status of Albanians living there.
Leka Zogu criticized the government for the severe economic crisis that the
country is undergoing and cautioned against Greece's economic presence in
Albania and purchase of Albanian companies.
"Albanian economy is so fragile that it could easily become a possession
of Greece," Leka Zogu said.