Hoxha: During a caretaker mandate, meetings with foreign delegations are possible, but without binding agreements

Kosovo's caretaker Prime Minister Albin Kurti has met in recent days with several international representatives, and analyst Erblin Hoxha told Kosovo Online that during a caretaker mandate, ministers and government officials can participate in international forums, receive foreign delegations, and conduct official visits abroad, but in a manner that reflects the transitional nature of their role.

As Hoxha explains, this means such activities do not involve initiating binding agreements or representing Kosovo in strategic negotiations that have not been previously authorized.

"The idea is that the Republic of Kosovo must always have a government in order to ensure institutional continuity. In accordance with the Constitution and prevailing legal practice, a caretaker government is responsible for maintaining the regular and uninterrupted functioning of state institutions. This includes performing basic administrative duties, executing the approved state budget, and protecting national interests in ongoing matters. However, the interim government is explicitly limited in its ability to initiate new legislation or major political reforms, make politically sensitive decisions, take on new financial obligations outside the previously approved budget framework, and the like," Hoxha stated.

Although some analysts interpret certain activities by the caretaker prime minister, such as the opening of Kosovo Post branches in Leposavic and Zvecan, as part of an election campaign, Hoxha says that ceremonial participation in such events is allowed within the framework of a caretaker mandate, provided that it does not involve new political decisions, budget reallocations, or long-term contractual commitments, and that it is considered part of the regular duties of government officials.