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| Bajram Begaj and Yuri Kim at the Albanian Presidency |
The President of the Republic of Albania Bajram Begaj, at the ceremony held in Tirana on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Albania-USA relations, stated that President Wilson played an important role in establishing these relations.
These 100 years, as the head of state, said, " We confirm the determination to continue cooperation, in difficult and good times, in key moments of history, in challenges of security and peace in the region and in the world."
"The results in reformation, transformation, and good governance, as well as in strengthening the institutions of justice, diplomacy, security and defense, and the rule of law, have transformed our country into a partner that fulfills a coherent, constructive and diplomatic role," said Begaj.
The President also said that thanks to the support of the United States of America, Albanians today are a factor of geopolitical importance in the Balkans.
"It is a special pleasure that today we celebrate the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations with the United States of America, our largest strategic partner. A moment of our history is related to the past, present, and future of these relationships. An important role in the creation of these relations was played by President Wilson, who won the gratitude of all Albanian hearts.
Fan Noli, together with Konica and the other important Albanians, strongly believed in the American policy of the time and put everything they had in the service of friendship and cooperation between the two countries. President Wilson became the most powerful defender of independence and non-dismemberment of Albania's lands at the Paris Peace Conference.
These 100 years confirm the determination to continue cooperation, in difficult and good times, in key moments of history, and in challenges of security and peace in the region and in the world.
Today we stand side by side with our strategic American partner and work together in vitally important areas.
The results in reformation, transformation, and good governance, as well as in strengthening the institutions of justice, diplomacy, security and defense, and the rule of law, have transformed our country into a partner that fulfills a coherent, constructive and diplomatic role.
Thanks to the generous and unreserved support of the United States of America, Albanians today are a factor of geopolitical importance in the Balkans.