TIRANA, October 10/ATA/ After receiving 123 votes in favor at the General Assembly of the UNO, Albania was elected today to the Human Rights Council of the UNO for the period 2024-26.
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Igli Hasani wrote in the social media announcing the news.
“This is another big achievement of the Albanian foreign policy & diplomacy; this is another demonstration of confidence by UN Member States for Albania’s role in international affairs. This time fully dedicated to defending and promoting Human Rights everywhere and for all”, Minister Hasani wrote in the social media.
Albania’s main objective, as a member of the Human Rights Council, will be to work within the Council and the United Nations system to guarantee universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all individuals without discrimination of anyone.
Our country will cooperate closely with other UN member states, representatives of civil society and all partners for implementation of these commitments.
The Council, which is charged with the responsibility to protect and advance human rights at the global level, consists of 47 member states elected by secret ballot by a majority of the members of the General Assembly./p.s./
