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The new President of the Republic of Albania, Bajram Begaj, who will be at the head of the state for the next five years, delivered his first speech in front of the Presidency.
While listing his objectives in taking office as President, Bajram Begaj said that today he swore loyalty to the Constitution and laws of the country, to respect the rights and freedoms of citizens, to protect the Independence of the Republic of Albania and to served the general interest and progress of the Albanian People. President Begaj said that he will be the servant of his people and will support the Euro-Atlantic journey for all the Albanians of Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, the Presheva Valley, and wherever they are.
The full speech of Bajram Begaj in the Presidency:
Dear Mr. Meta, Dear Madam. Speaker of the Assembly, Honorable Mr. Prime Minister, Honorable President of the Constitutional Court, Honorable President Osmani, Excellency Ambassadors and High State Authorities, Honorable Friends and Guests, Dear citizens and compatriots! Thank you all for participating.
I would like to thank President Meta for the fulfillment of the task, the institutional and personal communication that we had during the time that I held the position of the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, as well as during the transfer period. For me today is a special day, undoubtedly the most important day of my life.
I am before you and I address you with the greatest honor and privilege of an individual, elected to the highest office of the state, that of the President of the Republic. This belief burdens me with the greatest responsibility towards the citizens of my nation, towards the history of our state, towards Albania’s partners, but also towards my friends and family.
Today I swore loyalty to the Constitution and laws of the country, to respect the rights and freedoms of the citizens, to protect the Independence of the Republic of Albania and to serve the general interest and progress of the Albanian People. I will be a servant of my people, a representative of our national unity, a steadfast supporter of the Euro-Atlantic journey for all Albanians of Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, the Presheva Valley, and wherever they live and work. . I will be a contributor and supporter of communication and cooperation, of initiatives and ideas that develop and advance our society. Dialogue and cooperation between political forces, civil society, religious communities, national minorities, attentive listening to the voice of the free, transparent and true media, respect and acceptance of the debate enables its strength to be embodied in well-being, development and progress for the citizens and the country.
The future of the country is everyone’s responsibility. Our common interest remains the consolidation of institutions, which have the responsibility to guarantee the security of the country; to strengthen human freedoms and rights and the rule of law, to protect and promote the interests of Albanians wherever they are, to preserve the national identity, for today and future generations. Today, more than ever, unity and cooperation of the political classes is required.
Only such coordination will enable us to achieve our national objectives.
I will encourage and support any action to achieve healthy relations between constitutional institutions.
Guaranteeing the implementation of the Constitution means implementing the law also to punish corruption and organized crime.
Let’s continue on the path of judicial reform, not simply because this is an essential condition in the process of Albania’s membership in the European Union, but also because the construction of an independent judicial system, with integrity, guarantees an uncompromising fight against corruption and crime. organized, which erode society, deepen inequality and social injustice, as well as seriously harm national security. Justice reform with the help of our strategic allies, the United States of America and the European Union, is bearing its fruits. I take this opportunity to express my gratitude for the unsparing help of our Euro-Atlantic partners. I also find it appropriate to reiterate that in Albania and the Albanians, our friends will always find their trusted partner. I have the privilege to take office in one of the most important moments of the Albanian state in relation to our aspiration, values and European dream.
Holding the first Intergovernmental Conference with the European Union is a great achievement, well deserved by Albania and the Albanians, thanks to the reforms undertaken.
After a long journey, with many efforts, challenges and obligations, this event marks only the beginning of a new chapter, in which we will all have to be together, side by side. Although Albania is small, it proudly proves that even small nations produce security and contribute to regional and global security. This fact is proven by our commitment in the international arena – the diplomatic commitment within the UN Security Council, as well as the commitment of the Albanian State, to condemn the Russian aggression against the territorial integrity of a sovereign country like Ukraine. The unanimity of the Albanian political class to support the cause of the Ukrainian people, but also the individual gestures of our citizens, in support and help of the Ukrainian people, also show that we know how to be together for great causes.
Our being in NATO, our alignment in this modern alliance, the commitment of our Armed Forces, makes Albania stronger, calmer and safer. But the war in Ukraine shows that security and lasting peace are not given, they are earned. Therefore, one of the most important tasks of a country is to guarantee its security. We are aware that risk factors have changed. In the exercise of my mandate, attention to the issue of national security will always be great in close cooperation with all the actors who are charged by the law.
To review our National Security Strategy, to have an immediate response.
To ensure not just protection from the threat, but to work for the prevention of elements that threaten the security of our country. It is the responsibility of all of us to think about addressing the situations we face.
The whole society must engage, discuss openly and courageously, be actively involved to strengthen and expand the foundations of democracy. Foundations where Education and Education are undoubtedly two of the main pillars with a decisive influence on the emancipation and progress of society.
Education is the food of the soul, education is the mirror where we see our progress and the key to success.
Albanians have known how to use these two elements for their benefit, for a healthy family and society. The country needs bold and effective policies and initiatives. Policies that increase confidence in justice, economy, health, education and education, for a future as citizens deserve, as youth wants with its energy, merits and talent, and as children dream of with their openness.
So we, the people of Albania, proud and aware of our history: with responsibility for the future, with faith in God, with the determination to build a state of law, democratic and social, with the spirit of tolerance and religious coexistence, with the commitment to protect human dignity and personality, with the centuries-old aspiration of the Albanian people for national identity and unity, with the deep conviction that justice, peace, harmony and cooperation between nations are among the highest values of humanity, let us all work together for our homeland, Albania.
God bless Albania and Albanians!
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