Tirana, June 12 /ATA/ Olta Manjani, Deputy Minister of Economy, Culture, and Innovation (MEKI), delivered her remarks today during the plenary session of the 113th International Labour Organization (ILO) Conference, currently being held in Geneva, Switzerland.
Manjani emphasized Albania’s commitment to promoting social justice and sustainable development as it swiftly advances toward EU membership by 2030.
Manjani highlighted that an additional significant commitment is the formation of the Joint Consultative Committee with the European Economic and Social Committee, which was launched with its inaugural meeting in Tirana this past April.
Another milestone emphasized by the Deputy Minister was Albania’s accession to the Global Coalition for Social Justice, as part of its commitment to promoting social justice values both nationally and regionally, while positioning Albania as a pioneering country in the Global Accelerator for Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions.
Manjani stated that Albania supports the adoption of the resolution for the Second World Summit on Social Development, scheduled to take place in Doha in November 2025, aiming for a collective ambition to expand universal access to social protection.
At the same time, Manjani held bilateral meetings with Beate Andrees, the Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, as well as with Besar Durmishi, the Minister of Economy and Labor of the Republic of North Macedonia.
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