China's influence in the region is becoming more active every day as never before. Kosovo believes that all external partners should strengthen rather than weaken the Euro-Atlantic orientations of the region.
In this context, Kosovo's position is consistent. The future of the western Balkans lies in a full integration into NATO and the European Union, as rapidly as possible. The fact is that the countries in the region are part of the belt and road initiative, but Kosovo did not join that initiative. I don't know how aware you are of this initiative.
The belt and road initiative is a global infrastructure economic development strategy launched by China in 2013 to enhance trade connectivity and investment across Asia, Europe, Africa and beyond. This is why Kosovo has been very cautious about joining that initiative: As far as we can see, China is trying, through economy and trade, to have an impact on our region.