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1 COUNCIL OF ALBANIAN AMBASSADORS COUNCIL OF ALBANIAN AMBASSADORS ONE YEAR OF INTENSE ACTIVITY 2018-2019 CAA is an non-profit, non-political independent organization founded by a group of former Ambassadors, aiming ANNUAL REPORT to promote the highest standards in international and Albanian diplomatic History Statements Programs practice. and and and Members Meetings Statute Table of Contents 2 Welcome to the Council of Albanian Ambassadors .................... 1 History .............................. 3 Mission .............................. 4 Your frequently asked questions ................ 5 Members ........................... 8 General Assembly ........... 9 Albanian Senior Diplomats 1912-1944 ....................... 12 Albanian Ambassadors after 1991 ........................ 14 Albanian Ambassadors 1912-1991 ........................15 A brief history of the Albanian diplomatic service until 1945 ....................... 16 Statements and news ........................ 20 By-Laws of the CAA ... 34 Contacts E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.albanianambassadors.al Mob: +355 68 20 43 785 Postal Address: Bulevardi “Zogu I” P.O. Box 1400, Tirana - ALBANIA 1 COUNCIL OF ALBANIAN AMBASSADORS W e l c o m e to the Council of Albanian Ambassadors he Council of Al- and who satisfy the condi- eligible for membership to banian Ambas- tions specified in its Statute. this Council. Tsadors is an inde- Members of the Council It is almost 28 years that pendent and non-profit of Ambassadors may be Albania broke up with its organization founded by a all those who have served legacy as a communist re- group of former Ambas- at least a term as Ambas- gime, which kept it isolated sadors following the simi- sador of the Republic of from the world of freedom lar models in democratic Albania or who have been and democracy. This is the countries. In compliance senior diplomats with lead- period of rectifying the ma- with the Albanian law, this ing functions for over five jor mistakes in our recent Council is an association years in the Ministry of history. open for membership to all Foreign Affairs. The former Finally, our country joined those who are willing for Foreign Ministers are also the western values. Interna- COUNCIL OF ALBANIAN AMBASSADORS 2 tional relations started from ments in office, many of and on a wider scale to sig- an entirely new level and these personalities who nificant domestic develop- embarked on the path of have served with honor as ments. cooperation, solidarity and high representatives of the The Council will maintain Euro-Atlantic integration. Republic of Albania now an appreciative attitude re- Albania is member of the find themselves outside the garding achievements but Council of Europe, mem- system of the Ministry of it will be also critical when ber of NATO and EU can- Foreign Affairs. Nonethe- it comes to faults; it will be didate member. Albanian less, this fact does not de- always cautious and consul- citizens enjoy the right of valuate at all their rich and tative, suggesting the best the free movement without outstanding experience in solutions for the issues con- visas in Schengen space. the area of foreign policy cerned. All surveys indicate that and international relations; The Council will have a compared to other former neither does it belittle their wide-ranging field of activi- communist countries, the commitment to the coun- ties. They will include analy- Albanian society remains try’s vital interests. ses on Albania’s history in deeply pro-European with CAA was established in the field of international over 90% in support of order to place the valuable relations, with a view to re- the EU integration of the experience of these person- assess the good traditions as country. Despite political alities to the service of the well as insights on the daily rotation, this strategic goal country and its EU integra- developments, aimed at as- has always been the uniting tion. We, former Ambas- sisting the improvement of point between the ruling sadors want just to be use- diplomatic practices and majority and the opposi- ful to our country, nothing strategies of the Albanian tion. more, and nothing less. state. This period of time does Certainly, each member of We express our readiness also mark the affirmation our Association has his/her to build up a very good co- of the Albanian diplomat- own political preferences, operation with all state insti- ic service, with an entirely which they have expressed tutions and with the Minis- new vision, open-minded, and will continue to express try of Europe and Foreign showing a firm commit- as they wish on individual Affairs, in particular. ment to the vital country’s basis. However, the Council We would also like to use interests and very capable of Ambassadors will firmly our expertize at the full dis- of meeting the dynamic stand over these personal posal of the Diplomatic challenges of integration. preferences. Academy attached to this Within this service Ambas- Both in its public and Ministry in its course of dip- sadors have played a major confidential stances, the lomatic training. role. Council will be guided only Likewise, as a specific part Because of age reasons, by national interests of the of Albania’s civil society, and, unfortunately fre- Albanian state, specifically this Council will support a quently due to political related to foreign policy sincere and lasting dialogue decisions by the govern- and international relations with diplomatic representa- 3 COUNCIL OF ALBANIAN AMBASSADORS he Council of Alba- and high ranking career nian Ambassadors History diplomats who compose Twas founded in the General Assembly of April 2018 by a group of the Council of Albanian five Albanian Ambassa- Ambassadors. dors who convened CAA will be com- a meeting to ex- mitted to its plore ways in mission and is which persons dedicated to who had served protect, pro- in positions of mote and sup- major respon- port Albanian sibility could diplomats and cooperate to its national promote the foreign policy. highest standards CAA promotes in International and an understanding Albanian diplomatic of the importance of practice. diplomacy to serving They were encouraged our nation and improv- in this effort by a group Logo of CAA ing the practice of Alba- of over 30 Ambassadors nian foreign policy. tions of friendly states and benefit of our common goal Council of US Ambassa- with delegations of interna- of stepping up cooperation dors in Washington DC, tional organizations accred- among our countries. for having accompanied us ited in Tirana. This dialogue Likewise, while attaching from the very beginning of could help our diplomatic the priority to the EU, we preparations to set up our guests and friends to know shall take an active part in organization. even better Albania and Al- projects and programs of We are deeply convinced banians, their history, cul- international organizations, that the foundations of a ture and aspirations. destined both for Albania closer and sustainable co- The Council will estab- and the region, being con- operation among similar lish its contact with similar fident that our contribution organization global wide organizations in friendly will be useful. are immense. Therefore, states and will be engaged This occasion offers the we are looking forward to with all its capacities in joint opportunity to extend the make many valuable things events with them, to the most heartfelt thanks to the together. COUNCIL OF ALBANIAN AMBASSADORS 4 he mission of the international fora and mis- Council of Albanian Mission sions abroad. TAmbassadors (CAA) The members of the Coun- is to set up the moral tones diplomacy, state and nation cil of Albanian Ambassadors of the Albanian National in the international arena. may be senior career diplo- Foreign Policy as well as to provide professional sup- CAA shall monitor and mats, who have held major port to the Albanian For- analyse the issues, events responsibilities and worked eign Policy, on behalf of the and developments, of a in key positions at the Minis- nation’s interests in the field permament interest for Al- try of Foreign Affairs for at of international relations. bania, by giving the relevant least five (5) years, and for- recommendations, either in mer Foreign Ministers. The Council of Albanian confidence or publicly. Ambassadors shall provide They are elected by their its assistance to achieve a The Council of Albanian peers based on criteria more efficient and profes- Ambassadors is a voluntary of professionalism and sional performance of the union of the off-duty high- achievement, and reflecting Albanian diplomacy, in est-ranking diplomats that the CAA’s commitment to compliance with the highest have served as career and diversity. non-career Ambassadors of international standards and The Council of Albanian the Albanian nation needs. the Republic of Albania in the Foreign Service for at Ambassadors is an indepen- The Council of Albanian least one term as well as gov- dent, non-political social or- Ambassadors shall promote ernment officials who have ganization, detached from the image of the Albanian served with distinction in all political parties. 5 COUNCIL OF ALBANIAN AMBASSADORS Frequently asked questions What was the goal in founding the take part with its member contributions Council of Albanian Ambassadors? in other publications, in keeping with Or- The goal of the Council of Albanian Am- ganization goals. bassadors (CAA) is to provide support in CAA will have regular cooperation with a new and professional form to the for- its counterpart associations abroad, with eign policy of the Albanian state, solely political and diplomatic organizations on behalf of the interests of the Albanian where Albania is a party as well as with nation. research or study institutions which have The Council of Albanian Ambassadors will the similar goals of promoting the inter- promote the image of Albania, its diplo- ests of Albania and Albanian nation. macy and the Albanian nation in the in- CAA will also host discussion panels on ternational arena.