Prime Minister Edi Rama declared that he will respect the mandate received from the citizens until the end, while commenting on the protests that have been taking place in Tirana for days against the government.
In an interview for the show "Albania Live", Rama said that protests are a normal part of democratic life and should not be seen as a show of force between the government and citizens.
"I have a contract with the Albanians and I will respect it until the end. It is not discussed", said the head of government.
Referring to previous statements about the possibility of leaving office, Rama explained that there was no dilemma about his mandate, but only a hypothetical reflection in case conditions would make it impossible to exercise his duties.
The Prime Minister emphasized that the holding of protests does not pose a problem and that they are a legitimate right in a democratic country.
"What's wrong with protests happening? Protests are part of democratic life in a free country. Protests are not a measure of strength, nor are they measured by numbers. They are measured by the goals, the cause, and the demands they present.", he declared.
Rama added that the Socialist Party's victory in the elections does not exclude the right of citizens who have a different opinion to express their dissatisfaction.
"The fact that I and the Socialist Party were voted in with a significant majority does not exclude the fact that a portion of the people living in this country have a different opinion and want to express it. These are two things that are not mutually exclusive.", said the prime minister.
