# Albania and Kosovo bilateral relations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/albania-and-kosovo-bilateral-relations > Updated: 2026-09-10T13:59:15.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. Relations between Albania and Kosovo have transitioned from discussions of financial integration to political disputes over infrastructure and urban development. Initially, officials from the Central Bank of Kosovo and the Albanian Ambassador met to discuss strengthening financial cooperation. The dialogue focused on aligning regulatory frameworks with European Union standards, modernizing payment infrastructure through the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), and enhancing cooperation between the Central Bank of Kosovo and the Bank of Albania regarding financial supervision and cybersecurity. However, political tensions have since emerged regarding major development projects in both nations. In Albania, Prime Minister Edi Rama defended investments in Sazan and Zvërnec, while the Democratic Party criticized a 22 million euro tender for Mother Teresa Square, alleging it threatens architectural heritage. In Kosovo, disputes have arisen in Prishtina, where the Mayor accused the government of illegally blocking the ‘Urban Island’ project, and the Municipal Assembly faced opposition from the Vetëvendosje movement regarding usage rights for the ‘Tulltorja’ location. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Albania and Kosovo face political disputes over major development projects Political disputes intensify in Albania and Kosovo over major infrastructure projects, including Prishtina’s ‘Urban Island’ and Tirana’s Mother Teresa Square redevelopment. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prishtina-mayor-rama-accuses-government-of-blocking-capital-projects ### 2026-09-09: Kosovo and Albania aim to strengthen financial cooperation The Central Bank of Kosovo and the Albanian Ambassador discussed strengthening financial cooperation, aligning with EU standards, and modernizing payment systems through SEPA and the TIPS Clone project. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kosovo-and-albania-aim-to-strengthen-financial-cooperation --- Cite as: Albania and Kosovo bilateral relations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/albania-and-kosovo-bilateral-relations