According to Washington Post, winning a seat on the 15-member Security Council is considered a pinnacle of achievement for many countries among them Albania, because it gives them a strong voice on global security issues.

“Winning a seat on the 15-member Security Council is considered a pinnacle of achievement for many countries because it gives them a strong voice on issues of international peace and security ranging from conflicts in Syria, Yemen, Mali and Myanmar to the nuclear threat posed by North Korea and Iran, and attacks by extremist groups such as the Islamic State and al-Qaida,”the Washington Post writes.

“Albania’s Foreign Minister Olta Xhacka tweeted that her election is “an historic opportunity” and its U.N. Ambassador Besiana Kadare tweeted thanks to all countries that “entrusted us with this huge responsibility,” according to the article.  //a.i/

“History has been made: Congratulations to Albania on being elected for the first time ever to the UN Security Council. United States looks forward to working with Albania even more closely in the region and around the world,” the US Ambassador to Albania, Yuri Kim said.

“Historical day for Albania and its people. Congratulations for election as member of the UN Security Council 2022-2023. Looking forward to work even more closely together in addressing global issues,” the EU Ambassador to Albania, Luigi Soreca said. //a.i/