At the end of Albania’s mandate in the UN Security Council, the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, said that Albania has played a dignified role, which has been appreciated by everyone, including friends and allies, as well as by civil society and international organizations.
“As Albania completes its first two-year term as an elected member of the Security Council, I wish to share, with particular pride, this message from this Chamber, where over the past two years, our country has worked together with members others and has played an active role in the pursuit of international peace and security.
Guided by its principles and values, Albania has played a dignified role, which has been appreciated by all, including friends and allies, as well as civil society and international organizations.
We did our part by taking on more responsibility, even if it meant going up against big countries and global players.
For Ukraine, as co-custody with the United States, we strongly and resolutely defended the Ukrainian cause, because it was right, because it represents everything important to us.
During these two years, we firmly raised the advancement of the women’s agenda for peace and security; full respect for international law, human rights and accountability, climate change, cyber security, the youth, peace and security agenda, as well as improving the working methods of the Security Council.
Above all, we managed to bring a strong and credible voice to the Security Council, raising Albania’s profile in the international arena, cementing our strategic partnerships and strengthening our position as a credible and active actor in the region, a reliable ally and partner for the European Union.
On this occasion, I would like to sincerely thank my dedicated team in New York led by Ambassador Ferit Hoxha and the entire Albanian foreign service.
So with every Albanian, wherever they are, the immense honor that we have successfully completed one of the most demanding tasks in foreign policy, the two-year mandate in the Security Council in such challenging times for the entire globe”, declared Minister Hasani.
