Prime Minister Edi Rama has dismissed calls for his resignation, saying he remains committed to serving the mandate entrusted to him by voters until the end of his current term in 2029.

Responding to criticism and demonstrators demanding his departure from office, Rama said his political commitment is based on the electoral mandate he received from the Albanian people.

"I have a contract with the sovereign people of Albania, signed until 2029, and I have no intention of leaving," Rama said, adding that he would not be influenced by what he described as "undignified figures" seeking to fuel the protests.

The prime minister also drew a distinction between protest organizers and citizens taking part in demonstrations over their own concerns. He said that once what he described as the main disruptive elements of the protests are "neutralized," he intends to engage directly with demonstrators to better understand their grievances.

Rama said he wants to address the issues that have genuinely driven people to protest, emphasizing the need to listen to citizens who feel compelled to make their voices heard and to respond to their concerns through institutional channels.

The remarks come as anti-government protests continue in Tirana, with demonstrators calling for Rama's resignation and broader political change.