President Begaj’s Official Visit to the Sovereign Military Order of Malta on the 30th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations with Albania
President Bajram Begaj of the Republic of Albania conducted an official visit today to the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, invited to celebrate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Albania.
He was received in a special ceremony at the Magistral Villa by His Most Eminent Highness, Fra’ John Dunlap, Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.
During his conversation with the Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, President Begaj expressed a commitment to intensifying cooperation and starting a new phase, while he assessed the 30-year period of bilateral relations as successful, especially in the humanitarian and health sectors.
The President emphasized that the solidarity and humanity of this Order have left a mark in Albania through the implementation of projects in the fields of health, education, and social assistance for those in need.
A special acknowledgment was conveyed by the President for the assistance from the Sovereign Military Order of Malta in the recovery of Albania after the devastating earthquake of November 2019, as well as for the contributions of volunteers from “Malteser Albania,” who care for people in need through medical, social, and humanitarian services.
Albania, President Begaj stated, will always support the engagement of the Order of Malta in the field of humanitarian diplomacy and interfaith dialogue, as only through this can the joint contribution to global peace and humanitarian solidarity be enhanced.
President Begaj also expressed gratitude to the Grand Master of the Order for the assistance in Kosova during the war, inviting continued support in the direction of expanding international recognition of Kosovo, as Albanians regard the Sovereign Military Order of Malta as a friend and advocate.
