Bashkim Pitarka

Albanian diplomat

His Excellency

Bashkim Pitarka

7th Permanent Representative of Albania to the United Nations
In office
1986–1991
Preceded by| Xhustin Papajorgji
Succeeded by| Thanas Shkurti

Bashkim Pitarka is an Albanian former diplomat. He served as Permanent Representative of Albania to the United Nations from 1986 to 1991.

## Biography

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Pitarka was a member of the Albanian Labor Party.[1]

Pitarka served as Permanent Representative of Albania to the United Nations from 1986 to 1991.[2][3][4][5][6] In October 1989 he called for the dispersal of the NATO and the Warsaw Treaty military alliances.[7]

In September 1990, after a series of talks with the United States to establish diplomatic relations after a break of 51 years, Pitarka said: "We have crossed our fingers. We are ready and we are waiting for a reply. We are waiting for the last O.K. from the President of the United States. We are ready to begin tomorrow."[8]

## References

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1. ^ Current World Leaders, Vol. 33, Issues 4-6 (1990)
2. ^ COUNCIL OF ALBANIAN AMBASSADORS; ANNUAL REPORT; 2019-2020; Mission and Members; News and Statements; Meetings and Partners
3. ^ The Statesman's Year-Book 1988-89
4. ^ The Statesman's Year-Book 1989-90
5. ^ The Statesman's Year-Book 1990-91
6. ^ "Çfarë i shkruante MPJ-së ambasadori i Shqipërisë në OKB më 1986 për mërgatën kosovare në SHBA". KOHA.net. 29 August 2018.
7. ^ JPRS Report; Arms Control, November 13, 1989.
8. ^ Hedges, Chris (29 September 1990). "After a 51-Year Break, Albania Seeks Diplomatic Ties With U.S." The New York Times.

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