Bashkim Pitarka

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

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

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.