“If Vetevendosje does not consider that it needs the LDK as a partner, then it will not have us as decoration for its rule either. We will remain in opposition and exercise this responsibility with dignity,” Abdixhiku told reporters.

He said the LDK would nevertheless seek a role in choosing the country’s next president, insisting the head of state should be non-partisan and defend Kosova’s constitutional order.

“Let us elect a president who serves the republic, a non-partisan president, not a party president,” Abdixhiku said, rejecting unilateral party nominations and calling for an agreement among political forces.

He said Vetevendosje leader Albin Kurti had offered him the post of deputy prime minister and three ministerial positions, but the LDK had rejected the proposal. The party had sought the presidency and government participation, he said.

Kosova has been in an institutional deadlock since snap elections on June 7. Parliament has yet to be constituted, despite the 30-day deadline expiring on Aug. 7.

Vetevendosje has called for a political agreement, particularly on the presidential election, before parliament resumes its constitutive session, while the opposition PDK and Alliance for the Future of Kosovo have called for parliament to be constituted without conditions.

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PM Kurti on Monday sent a letter to LDK leader Lumir Abdixhiku calling for talks on creating a coalition government that would end the political deadlock in parliament and clear the path to formation of a new government in Kosovo.

The letter, obtained by the Radio Free Europe, was made public after 11^th failed attempts to constitute new parliament and elect its speaker.

“I am interested and willing for a political agreement with LDK,” Kurti said in his letter.

The Democratic League confirmed receipt and said it would respond soon.

Kosovo Assembly failed again for 11^th time today to elect a new speaker and move forward with forming a government after February’s elections

Opposition lawmakers have refused to form a secret vote commission on election of new speaker.

Next parliament’s session is scheduled to take place on Wednesday morning.

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