Chair,

Thank you for convening this meeting on such challenging topic on Information and Communication Technology for Development. Challenging because of the dynamic of the information and communication technology, on the barriers it eliminates, on differences on approaches between generations it may create, and of its extension in all the field of our lives and the way it impacts our daily life. Albania aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union. I would like to add a couple of points in my national capacity.

High-Level Review of SC Resolution 1325 (2000): from rhetoric to effective results
Open debate of the Security Council - 14 October 2015

Thank you Mr. President,

We appreciate the opportunity to take part in this open debate on the review of the Security Council resolution 1325, to assess progress at the global, regional and national levels in implementing the resolution. We also welcome the adoption by consensus yesterday of Res. 2242, which we were pleased to co-sponsor.

I am the leader of a country of Muslims and Christians living in what Pope Francis named “religious fraternity” and with a proud history of salvation of Jews during the Second World War.

I am the leader of a country Albania, which, for all the problems we face, has made great strides in showing what a harmonious multi-faith nation can be. The highlight of my Premiership so far was a visit to our capital city by the Pope.

So, as people of all faiths and none came out to welcome Pope Francis, I was proud to be Albanian, I was proud to be from the Balkans, too. 

Interactive Dialogue

TACKLING INEQUALITIES, EMPOWERING WOMEN ANS GIRLS AND LEAVING NO ONE BEHIND

-      Tackling inequalities within and between countries in special situations; supporting all vulnerable groups; achieving gender equality; ensuring access for all to education; health care; social protection and safe and affordable drinking water and sanitation.

Thank you Co-Chairs,