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Ambassador Canaj attended the World Summit on Counter Terrorism ICTs 20th international Conference which will take part from 10-14 September in Reichman University in Herzliya.
The opening remark were held by prof.Uriel Reichman, Founding President and Chairman of the Board followed by Shabtai Shavit Chairman of the Board of Directors and former Director of the Mossad underlined the importance of counter terrorism as a global challenge.
Jonathan Davis as a Master of the ceremonies at the same time Vice President for External Relations and Head of Raphael Recanati International School welcomed the participants with special focus on diplomatic representatives notably the Charge d’Affaires of Kosovo Ines Demiri welcoming the State of Kosovo in Israel.
The first day speakers included Charge d’Affaires Michael Rainey from US Embassy in Israel and Lt.Col Stephen Magennis US Army College Fellow, while Key Note address “A leader’s Perspective on 9/11” will be the Honorable Jose Maria Aznar Former PM of Spain. Closing address via recorded message were held by Alejandro Mayorkas Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security USA.
On this occasion our appreciation goes to the organizers of this prestigious event notably Mr. Reichman, Prof Ganor, Mr. Davis, and specifically Stevie Weinberg Deputy Executive Director
The International Institute for Counter Terrorism for his continued involvement and contribution with Albanian Embassy.
Founded in 1996, the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) is one of the leading academic institutes for counter-terrorism in the world, facilitating international cooperation in the global struggle against terrorism. ICT is an independent think tank providing expertise in terrorism, counter-terrorism, homeland security, threat vulnerability, risk assessment, intelligence analysis, national security and defense policy.
ICT also serves as a joint forum for international policymakers and scholars to share information and expertise through research papers, situation reports and academic publications for worldwide distribution. A number of international seminars, workshops and conferences are organized monthly by ICT to discuss and educate on global and regional issues of security, defense, and public policy in order to better facilitate the exchange of perspectives, information and proposals for policy action.
