Albanians' Peace Council Established in Kosovo

Hotel Theranda, Prizren, 17. November 2013

The newly established Albanian Peace Council

stablishing an ’ Peace Council which That conference was followed by another European Ecould include all the Albanians living in , Conference which took place in Kosovo one month Kosovo, Montenegro, Macedonia, South Serbia and later on May 27th – 28th in cooperation with North-West Greece was the goal of UPF Albania and Ministry of Justice of Kosovo Government. Both Kosovo since two years ago when we concluded the these conferences created a foundation to build National Peace Council Assembly on November upon and after continuous communication and 2011. discussions; we decided to convene the official event During these past two years we could develop to establish Albanians’ Peace Council. further this idea by trying to bring together top For organizational matters and reduce of costs, we Ambassadors for Peace from the above mentioned decided to hold the event on the same place and countries. The first concrete step was the European date with the Assembly of National Peace Council of Leadership Conference organized last year on 27 – UPF Albania which took place from 17th – 18th of 28th of April 2012 in with title “The Role of November in Hotel Theranda, Prizren – Kosovo. Albanian People for Lasting Peace in Balkans.” That After concluding successfully the Assembly of UPF conference brought together top VIPs and Albania with the participation of over 130 Ambassadors for Peace from Albania, Kosovo, Ambassadors for Peace, on the afternoon of the Macedonia, Montenegro, Southern Serbia and 18th of November we brought together 23 top VIPs Cameria (North-West Greece). Key VIPs were and Ambassadors for Peace from Albania, Kosovo, appointed as Ambassadors for Peace and Macedonia, Montenegro, Southern Serbia and encouraged to see Albanian people from another Cameria (North-West Greece). Among them we can viewpoint, their historical course and the role they mention the Former H. E. Alfred could play in Balkans as a Nation of Peace. Moisiu (2002-2007), Former President of Albania H.

Mr Gani Rroshi, national leader of Albania opens the meeting with a prayer E. Rexhep Meidani (1997-2002), Former President of and hard work. Therefore we should work hard to Kosovo H. E. Fatmir Sejdiu (2006-2010), Peace reach our goal to bring peace among people, among activist and Saharov Peace Prize winner Mr. Adem states and nations. As Mother Teresa said, even Demaci from Kosovo etc. what you do is as small as a drop of water in the The event started at ocean Do It, because if you don’t then the ocean will 16.00 moderated by Mr. be without that drop. Therefore we AfP are most Ali Lacej – former interested to bring about reconciliation among Chairman of UPF Albania peoples and nations based on teachings of Rev. Mun and one of the AfP who and his followers..” got the inspiration to Afterwards, Pres. establish such a Peace Meidani among others Council. Mr. Lacej is one mentioned “I propose of those close AfP in that our Peace Council Albania who has studied should focus on several Divine Principle, specific areas where we attended the ODP seminar in Germany, received give our input. One of Blessing and understands True Parents. He said that them is promoting and the Founders of UPF brought the inspiration and strengthening the have enlightened all of us being here today by Interreligious harmony appointing as Ambassadors for Peace and supported and tolerance we have in Albania. Another focus us to be organized and be here today. could be the involvement of AfP on reducing and After welcoming eliminating the blood feud problems in northern everybody, Mr. Lacej Albania.” gave the floor to Mr. Other speakers and Bajram Ibraj – chairman participants in this of UPF Albania who historical event were: explained how the idea Pres. Fatmir Sejdiu – of establishing the President of Kosovo Council arouse two years 2006-2010, Mr. Nail ago and the process of Draga – chairman of preparations until this Peace Council Ulqin day when all those Montenegro, Prof. Dr. dignitaries had come to attend and be part the this Shezai Rrokaj – Former historical event. Mr. Ibraj explained also the spiritual Rector of Tirana background and how this initiative was to be University and Chairman of Albanian National peace developed based on UPF founders’ teachings. Council 2009-2011, Prof. Dr. Selman Sheme – Then, three Former founder of Cameria Association, Prof. Dr. Daut Presidents shared their Demaku – founder of Positive Thinking Center in thoughts and gave their Kosovo, Dr. Saemira Pino – Former deputy Minister input based on the of Education Albania, Mr. Ismajl Kurteshi – Chairman general goal of the of UPF Kosovo, Mr. Jonuz Musliu – Albanians’ Peace Council Chairman of Local Parliament in South Serbia to make our nation the (Bujanovc), Mr. Gaqo Apostoli – Former Minister of “The Ambassador for Transports and Member of Global Peace Council, Mr. Peace Nation” in Hydajet Hyseni – member of Global Peace Council Balkans and beyond by and Kosovo MP, Dr. Arben Malaj – Chairman of giving also concrete Albanian National Peace Council and Former proposals on how the Peace Council can fulfill its Minister of Finance, Mrs. Lavdie Ruci – Chairman of objectives for peace among Albanians and making National Peace Council UPF Albania 2011-2013, Gen. Albanian people a model for peace in Balkans and Bilbil Mema – Former General Director of State beyond. Pres. Moisiu in his speech said “we as AfP Police, Dr. Astrit Memia – Mamber of Albania UPF who have taken the decision to follow these Presiding Council, Mr. Meriman Braha – Secretary of principles and achieve its goals since we decided to Kosovo Politically Persecuted Association, Secretary be part of this movement, should know clearly that nothing can be done without continuous investment generals of UPF Albania and Kosovo and several by bringing together all Balkan nations so that other VIPs. substantial reconciliation can take place in this The closing speech was peninsula. At the end of the meeting, after all the given by Pres. Ahn who speakers had shared their thoughts and opinions, shared True Parents Mr. Ali Lacej asked the President of the Family viewpoint on how to Federation Albania Mr. Gani Rroshi to offer a prayer build lasting peace. He and offer this meeting to God. After the prayer, all shared also the suffering 23 participants signed the agreed declaration of the history of Korean people establishment of Albanians’ Peace Council which and what Albanians can appointed Mr. Ali Lacej and Mr. Hydajet Hyseni as learn from it. After Coordinators of the Peace Council until next meeting congratulating the where also the leading structure will be elected. The establishment of the Albanians’ Peace Council, Pres. event finished with a group photo and free An proposed also that it would be of great discussion during the dinner. contribution to Peace in Balkans that we establish a Reported by: Balkan Interreligious and Interethnic Peace Council Gani Rroshi – Albanian NL

The Former President of Albania H. E. (2002-2007), Former President of Albania H. E. Rexhep Meidani (1997-2002), Former President of Kosovo H. E. Fatmir Sejdiu (2006-2010) signing the declaration of the Albanian Peace Council