In the ceremonial act of conferment, Mrs. Hysi received by Ambassador Mitsuyuki Takada the honorary symbols; a diploma and the Imperial Decoration. The Deputy Speaker Ms. Ermonela Felaj, Deputy Minister Vilma Bello as well as many Members of Parliament, distinguished guests and personalities, also attended the ceremony.

Ambassador Takada, in his address appreciated Mrs. Hysi’s contribution as initiator, founding member and contributor for the establishment of the Parliamentary Friendship Group Albania – Japan and the first Chair of this group, noting that her efforts have helped consolidating the parliamentary diplomacy, strengthening the exchanges between the Japanese Diet and the Albanian Parliament and improving the friendship relations between our two countries over the past decade.

During a period of 12 years, as a Member of Parliament and later as Deputy Speaker, Mrs. Vasilika Hysi has dedicated much work and effort to Japan. She assisted in organizing, coordinating, and welcoming to Albania several high-level delegations from Japan; among the most important being the visit of the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan, Mr. Bunmei Ibuki in 2014; the visit of the Chair of the Parliamentary Friendship Group Albania Japan and its Secretary-General Mr. Hiroshi Hase and Mr. Minoru Kiuchi in 2018; and the visit of Mr. Minoru Kiuchi as Minister of State for the Environment of Japan in 2019. Her assistance was of utmost importance also in 2019 when the Speaker of Parliament Mr. Gramoz Ruçi visited Japan.

On her part, former Deputy Speaker Hysi was excited and impressed by the special honor, and expressed her heartfelt appreciation to his Majesty the Emperor of Japan, the Prime Minister of Japan, Mr. Fumio Kishida and the Ambassador of Japan to Albania, Mr. Mitsuyuki Takada. She dedicated the award to all the officials, colleagues, friends and relatives who stood by her and supported her over the years.

During the ceremony the Deputy Minister and former Chairwoman of the Parliamentary Friendship Group Albania – Japan, Ms. Vilma Bello, praised Ms. Hysi’s contribution in strengthening the relations between the two countries, and wished for further developments in the cooperation between Japan and Albania.

This year, Japan and Albania were able to bring bilateral relations to a higher level as for the first time after 15 years a Prime Minister of Albania visited Japan. This was an incredible jump forward in the bilateral political relations, while last year both countries celebrated the Albania-Japan Friendship Year, in commemoration of a century of Friendly Relations.

Mrs. Hysi is the third Albanian citizen to be conferred an Imperial Decoration, awarded by the Emperor of Japan, in recognition of a lifetime of dedicated service to further strengthening the friendly relations between Albania and Japan and her efforts to promote the Japanese language and culture in Albania.

The Speaker of the Grand Assembly of Turkey welcomed the Albanian delegation led by Hysi and praised the good relationship between Turkey and Albania.

In his remarks, Sentop assessed the visit of Prime Minister Rama to Turkey in June 2021, while adding that, exchange of high-level visits will further deepen the strategic partnership between the two countries.

In terms of bilateral relations between Albania and Turkey, Hysi stressed the strategic partnership between the two countries and expressed gratitude for Turkey’s assistance in overcoming challenges caused by pandemic, in the construction of the hospital in Fier, as well as the assistance provided by Turkey in the reconstruction of areas affected by the earthquake of 26 November 2019.//a.i/

The meeting focused on ways to further promote children’s rights and wellbeing through continued cooperation between UNICEF and a group of committed Albanian parliamentarians named “Friends of Children”.

Deputy Speaker Hysi praised De Bernardi for his and UNICEF commitment to promote rights of Albanian children.

Hysi also praised cooperation and UNICEF support, calling for stronger cooperation with the United Nations agency.

On his part, UNICEF Representative in Albania, appreciated Hysi for her personal contribution and readiness, saying it is important for the Friends of Children group to further strengthen and put emphasis on the law implementation to create higher standards.

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In her remarks, Hysi expressed her appreciation of the Security Academy staff dedication and research on important topics.

Hysi considered climate change a threat to global and national security and that in this regard scientific studies by independent experts and institutions were of great importance.

The Deputy Speaker of the Assembly further emphasized that, “sustainable economic development in a sustainable environment is also the commitment of the Albanian state in the light of the Sustainable Development Objectives 2030.” //a.i/

In her opening remarks, Hysi said that, “the first progress report on the implementation of the Public Legal Education Strategy and Action Plan, for the period January-December 2020, is the result of a comprehensive drafting and consultation process, and reflects the activity developed by central and local institutions, independent institutions as well as civil society organizations, in the light of the implementation of the Public Legal Education Strategy.”

Deputy Speaker of the Assembly, Hysi also said that, “the Steering Committee has evaluated the commitment of the institutions responsible for reporting, independent central and local institutions, affiliated ministries, local government units and any institution defined in the action plan as responsible for its implementation. It has also praised the proactive involvement and cooperation of civil society organizations, which assist all public institutions in carrying out activities and initiatives, as a guarantee mechanism for the implementation of measures.” //a.i/

In his speech, the chairman of the Law Commission, Ulsi Manja, according to the procedure and regulations, gave the floor to the deputy speaker of the Parliament, Vasilika Hysi, who presented the request of 49 deputies pursuant to Article 112 of the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly.

The President is the symbol of the nation and should not cause conflict or division and damage national unity. In this context, the duties of the President are well defined in the Constitution. The President is not allowed to exercise other powers except those recognized by the Constitution in Article 92.

“In this context, deputies have expressed regret and have noticed that from the moment of taking office, the President has violated both Article 92 and Article 94 of the Constitution. He has repeatedly committed acts and behaviors which in the assessment of the deputies who signed the request constitute a serious violation of the Constitution. These behaviors have caused social and political divisions, have not served the general interest of the Albanian people but have brought disruption as the President has sided with one political force or group,” Hysi said. //a.i/