TIRANA, January 2/ATA/-January 1st marked the date of Albania taking over the presidency of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).
The acting Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Gent Cakaj said that after a lot of benefits in the field of security and democratic developments thanks to co-operation with the OSCE since the 1990s, Albania will head the Organization for one year being responsible for security from Vancouver to Vladivostok.
“Albania will be committed to resolve and prevent conflicts, address transnational threats, combat organized crime and corruption, strengthen democratic processes and affirm fundamental rights and freedoms, among others,” said Cakaj.
He also added that Albania will lead the OSCE while abiding by a cooperative and all-embracing approach and act according to a responsible and professional conduct./p.s./
