Bashkim Pitarka
Bashkim Pitarka | |
|---|---|
| 7th Permanent Representative of Albania to the United Nations | |
| In office 1986–1991 | |
| Preceded by | Xhustin Papajorgji |
| Succeeded by | Thanas Shkurti |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 September 1942 Durrës, Albania |
| Spouse | Sadije Pitarka |
| Relations | Sulejman Pitarka (brother) |
Bashkim Pitarka (born 6 September 1942) is an Albanian politician and diplomat. He served as Permanent Representative of Albania to the United Nations from 1986 to 1991.
Biography
Pitarka was born in Durrës on 6 September 1942.[1] He was a member of the Albanian Labor Party.[2]
Pitarka served as Permanent Representative of Albania to the United Nations from 1986 to 1991.[3][4][5][6][7] In October 1989 he called for the dispersal of the NATO and the Warsaw Treaty military alliances.[8]
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."[9] Bashkim is the youngest brother of Albanian People's Artist Sulejman Pitarka.[10][11]
References
- ^ THE INTERNATIONAL WHO'S WHO: 1992-93 - Page 1289
- ^ Current World Leaders, Vol. 33, Issues 4-6 (1990)
- ^ COUNCIL OF ALBANIAN AMBASSADORS; ANNUAL REPORT; 2019-2020; Mission and Members; News and Statements; Meetings and Partners
- ^ The Statesman's Year-Book 1988-89
- ^ The Statesman's Year-Book 1989-90
- ^ The Statesman's Year-Book 1990-91
- ^ "Çfarë i shkruante MPJ-së ambasadori i Shqipërisë në OKB më 1986 për mërgatën kosovare në SHBA". KOHA.net. 29 August 2018.
- ^ JPRS Report; Arms Control, November 13, 1989.
- ^ Hedges, Chris (29 September 1990). "After a 51-Year Break, Albania Seeks Diplomatic Ties With U.S." The New York Times.
- ^ tg (3 February 2014). "Sulejman Pitarka, aktori që shkëlqeu si në dramë edhe në komedi". Gazeta Telegraf (in Albanian). Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ^ "Bashkim Pitarka: Sulejmani, vëllai im, kush ishte ai". www.lajme.gen.al (in Albanian). Retrieved 8 December 2025.