TIRANA, Sept 18 /ATA/ – Parliament Speaker Elisa Spiropali has reaffirmed Albania’s firm support for Ukraine as she addressed the Ukraine Forum, part of the International Human Rights Film Festival, an event taking place in Tirana.
In her speech, Parliament Speaker Spiropali underlined that Albania was one of the first countries to join the United States of America, the European Union, NATO and the international community in imposing sanctions on Russia and expressing steadfast support for Ukraine in all international forums and bodies.
Speaker Spiropali also highlighted Albania’s dignified role as a co-penholder with the United States during its tenure on the UN Security Council from 2022 to 2023.
She emphasized the importance of these efforts in condemning Russian aggression and aiding Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction.
“On March 8, 2022, our Assembly passed a resolution in support of Ukraine and called for an end to the Russian invasion,” she added.
“On May 3, 2022, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy addressed Albanian Assembly via a video link. Albanian Assembly also attended the Embrace Ukraine event via a video link on June 21, 2022 in Amsterdam, alongside high-level political, cultural and art personalities and leading activists,” she said.
“Albania’s support for Ukraine remains unwavering and this support will continue until Ukraine is liberated, international order is reinstated, and the country is fully reconstructed,” Spiropali stated.
Spiropali reaffirmed Albania’s commitment to Ukraine, describing the conflict not only as a regional tragedy but as a significant threat to international order.
“Our solidarity with Ukraine is crucial to protecting our shared values of freedom and democracy,” she concluded.
Participants in the Ukraine Forum also watched the documentary “Intercepted” directed by Oksana Karpovych.
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