The summit brought together world leaders to discuss measures to promote social development and reduce inequality. Begaj described the event as a “call to action for a new era of social justice and solidarity.”

Addressing the gathering, Begaj highlighted Albania’s efforts to align national social policies with international standards as the country progresses toward European Union membership. He cited reforms in healthcare, education, employment, and welfare aimed at improving access and equity, as well as the digitalization of public services to enhance transparency and accessibility.

Begaj also noted international recognition of Albania’s commitment to gender equality and social inclusion, stressing that ongoing challenges such as digital, demographic, and environmental transitions require adaptive and resilient social protection systems.

“Let us work together to make this summit a turning point for putting humanity at the center of development,” Begaj said.

The summit provides a platform for countries to reaffirm commitments to sustainable development, strengthen international partnerships, and promote social inclusion.

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The Summit seeks to mobilize political ambition, action, solutions and solidarity to transform education: to take stock of efforts to recover pandemic-related learning losses; to re-imagine education systems for the world of today and tomorrow; and to revitalize national and global efforts to achieve SDG-4.

The Minister of Education and Sports Evis Kushi met with Albania’s Ambassador to UNESCO, Besiana Kadare, to discuss the country’s preparations ahead of the September summit.

Education Minister Kushi described the UN summit “as an excellent opportunity for Albania to list education on top of the national agenda.”

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