The Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, said on Wednesday that his country will work for the advancement of justice and peace on the occasion of chairing the Presidency of the Security Council of the United Nations.

Albania’s first commitment as chair of the UN Security Council will be to call on the body on June 2nd to discuss “strengthening accountability and violations of international law”.

“Justice and peace go hand in hand and Albania remains fully committed in this direction. “We are privileged to give voice to our convictions and we will lead the United Nations Security Council with all our will and passion for what we strongly believe in,” Rama said.

Albania takes over the presidency of the UN in one of the most difficult geopolitical periods.
Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the refugee crisis caused by the war, the constant Russian threats against NATO allies, the further expansion of the pro-Western military alliance, Western sanctions on Russia and European dependence on Russian gas have dominated the agenda. international in recent months.

“Russia’s war in Ukraine has challenged European security and shaken the world order based on rules. We can not and should not get used to impunity. “It is urgent to act, now, for the countless victims of meaningless conflicts,” Rama said.

From June 1, for one month, Albania will chair the UN Security Council.
This is the first time the country has taken on such a role in this international organization, since it was selected to be a temporary member of the UN Security Council this year.