According to United States Embassy, attending ​​the ceremony was by the US Chargé d’Affaires Nancy VanHorn and Minister of Education Mirela Kumbaro.

“As the United States marks 250 years of independence, we are reminded that our story has often been shaped by ordinary citizens who step forward to serve. That spirit is what the Peace Corps represents: America at its best, building partnerships that matter and friendships that last,” said Chargé d’Affaires Nancy VanHorn at the Swearing-In of 43 new Peace Corps Volunteers in Albania.

VanHorn said that America is a generous country.  Its people are hard-working, service-driven, inventive, and warm.  And Peace Corps Volunteers are the living embodiment of those qualities.

“I want to thank the Ministry of Education and all of our Albanian partners – teachers, school leaders, local officials, and civil society – everyone who is going to work arm in arm with these volunteers.  Your dedication brings the Peace Corps mission to life in classrooms and communities across Albania”, she said further on.

The US Chargé d’Affaires extended a special thanks to the Albanian host families who welcomed our volunteers into your homes during training.

“Since Albania first invited the Peace Corps in 1992, nearly 1,000 Americans have lived and worked in communities throughout the country – coteaching English, supporting youth wellbeing, and strengthening local organizations.  This cohort proudly carries that legacy forward”, said VanHorn, while she considered Albania the best country in the world to be an American diplomat, “but I’ll say I think it might be the best country to be a volunteer”. /p.s./

Head of State positively assessed the Peace Corps volunteer service in Albania and the assistance provided over the years.

President Begaj also conveyed congratulations to the US side, which has expressed its commitment to support Albania’s efforts in expanding the scope and impact of the Peace Corps program in the country.

The Peace Corps volunteers have developed great mutual cooperation with local and central authorities, civil society and schools for community development.

During the meeting with Director Spahn, the Head of State expressed his belief in the bilateral commitment to the promotion of peace and development, through strengthening the role of young people./p.s./