Riza_Sapunxhiu

Riza Sapunxhiu

Riza Sapunxhiu

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Riza Sapunxhiu (15 March 1925 – 6 September 2008) was a Kosovar communist politician and economist. He served as deputy prime minister and prime minister of SAP Kosovo prior to becoming its representative in the Yugoslav Presidency.

Quick Facts 3rd Member of the Presidency of Yugoslavia for SAP Kosovo, Preceded by ...

Born in Peć, Sapunxhiu was an ethnic Albanian. From 1980 to 1982, he served as prime minister of Kosovo.[1] In 1981, he headed the Kosovar delegation in a historical visit to Albania. This visit paved the way for closer relations between Albania and the Albanian community in Kosovo and the rest of Yugoslavia.[2]

As a successful economist, in 1982, Sapunxhiu became an official at the World Bank.[3]

When the Yugoslav crisis began, he supported the territorial integrity of Yugoslavia but did not effectually vote, though he was registered as voting pro. Nevertheless, the state of emergency was not declared due to opposition by other members of the presidency.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    Worlds Statesmen - Yugoslavia
  2. [2]
    A New Right In Albanian-Kosovar Relations [permanent dead link]
  3. [3]
    Kosovo: CHAPTER ONE
  4. [4]
    Broadcast Yourself on YouTube
Preceded by Kosovar member of the Yugoslav Presidency
15 May 1989 – 20 March 1991		 Succeeded by
Preceded by Prime Minister of Kosovo
1980–1982		 Succeeded by
Imer Pula
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