TIRANA, Oct 22 /ATA/ The World Law Congress, the largest event of its kind worldwide, is set to take place in Albania for the first time in April 2027.
The Ministry of Justice has commenced preparations for the event. In a recent televised interview, Minister of Justice Besfort Lamallari revealed that King Felipe of Spain, along with many renowned global figures and personalities, have confirmed their attendance at the congress.
“The three-day congress will culminate with the presentation of the World Peace and Liberty Award, internationally recognized as the ‘Nobel of Law,’ previously awarded to prominent figures such as Nelson Mandela and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen,” stated Minister Lamallari.
Minister Lamallari also highlighted the reception hosted by the Ministry of Justice in honor of the visiting delegation from the World Law Foundation in Tirana.
Minister Lamallari stated that the meeting was held as part of a joint effort to ensure all necessary preparations — including protocol, security, and overall organization, with the aim of delivering a successful event that not only benefits Albania but also offers a meaningful experience for participants from across the globe.
“The Ministry of Justice plays a key role in this process, working in close cooperation with the Directorate of Government Services,” he stated.
Minister Lamallari explained that Albania was selected to host the World Law Congress by a decision-making board, highlighting that the country has valuable contributions to offer in the field of law through this event.
Lamallari emphasized that this forum holds global significance, particularly as next year marks the 10th anniversary of of justice reform in Albania. Furthermore, the World Law Congress in 2027 is expected to coincide with the anticipated conclusion of Albania’s EU accession negotiations with Brussels.
The 2027 World Law Congress in Tirana will feature around 40 discussion panels and is expected to gather nearly 5,000 judges, heads of state, and prominent legal figures from around the world.
In February of this year, Prime Minister Edi Rama attended the signing ceremony in Madrid for the agreement to host the World Law Congress in Tirana, scheduled for April 2027.
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