Piro Ahmetaj, the Democratic Party’s Coordinator for National Security and NATO Affairs, has dismissed reports claiming that Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha has had his “Non Grata” designation revoked by the United States.
In a Facebook comment, Ahmetaj argued that a “Non Grata” designation imposed over allegations of family-related corruption, undermining democracy, and weakening judicial reform cannot be removed through what he described as “folkloric noise” or expensive lobbying efforts.
According to Ahmetaj, Berisha may have been granted a 10-day visa to enter the United States, but he described claims that the “Non Grata” status has been lifted as a “major deception.”
“A cold reading of this latest frenzy:
The ‘Non Grata’ designation has not been removed and cannot be removed through folkloric noise or costly lobbying. It was imposed for family-related corruption, undermining democracy, and weakening judicial reform.
However, based on the relevant amendment, a 10-day visa could potentially be granted for a visit to Washington, D.C. That is all there is to it.
I would especially advise young people not to become involved in this latest embarrassing deception,” Ahmetaj wrote in a comment published on the Vox News Facebook page.
His remarks come amid ongoing speculation and debate regarding Berisha’s status in the United States and reports suggesting a possible change in his designation.
