This event, which takes place from 16 to 18 December 2024, marks a historic moment in support of sports, solidarity and cooperation between ISSA member countries.

In his welcoming speech, Mayor of Tirana Erion Veliaj appreciated such a meeting as an excellent opportunity to promote international cooperation in the field of sports. Veliaj highlighted Tirana’s successes as the European Capital of Sport in 2023, a contribution to the massive participation in sports, especially of the young people and school students.

“Sports has been a way to keep children away from vices, away from the streets, away from dangers and all that energy, produced our first Olympic medals a year later”, he said.

Veliaj emphasized the role of sport as a way for building healthier and more solidary societies, especially in times of global crises.

During the opening session, ISSA Secretary-General Nasser Majali expressed his gratitude for the hospitality and support provided by the Albanian side. He also highlighted the significance of the role of sport in building bridges that connect people and promote the values ​​of solidarity and cooperation.

This conference brings together 57 National Olympic Committees, with the main goal of promoting sport as a means of solidarity, cooperation and peace. The meeting serves as an important platform for the development of sports and the creation of programs that support athletes and sports communities. /j.p/p.s./

Prime Minister Edi Rama broke the news today while sharing in the social media moments from the presentation of this award which highlights efficiency, transparency and high quality in the provision of social security benefits and services.

Rama wrote that Albania received “Certificate of Merit with Special Mention” award for special protection to unemployed women; coverage with social security elements of unemployed women due to the need to care for minor children.

Likewise, the Social Insurance Institute-Albania, which is representing the country in this activity, was also awarded with “Certificates of Merit” for 3 practices: digitalization of the social insurance archive; improving services for the provision of short-term benefits through electronic medical reports (e-Reports); as well as for all other services offered online.

The prime minister emphasized that Albania stood out with its services among 26 countries and 119 other practices presented during this competition, where innovative institutions are evaluated and which focus on improving services to citizens. /m.m/r.e/p.s./