The U.S. Embassy in Tirana said in a social media post on Wednesday that the meetings focused on Albania’s planned contributions to the ISF.

“Albania will be a critical part of the mission,” the Embassy said.

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Speaking in parliament during debate on the draft law ratifying Albania’s accession to the Board’s Charter, Rama said the country had moved beyond past negative perceptions and was now being recognised for a constructive international role.

“This is a different Albania, one that has lifted the burden from its name, which after years of being looked down upon across Europe is now spoken with pride,” Rama told lawmakers.

He said that at a time of heightened global tensions and unprecedented pressure on peace, Albania had been invited personally by U.S. President Donald Trump to become a founding member of a new international body, the Board of Peace.

The government head welcomed the invitation as a special honour and an opportunity for Albania to contribute to global peace, not because of its size or influence, but because participation would allow the country to continue growing as a state and strengthening its role as a credible advocate for peace.

He underlined the importance of being actively involved in international decision-making processes, concluding: “If you are not at the table, you are on the menu.”

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