The Albanian-American community is rallying for the nomination of Dr. Bix Aliu as the U.S. Ambassador to Montenegro, highlighting a significant moment of representation. Dr. Aliu’s potential appointment marks a historic milestone, being the first Albanian-American to serve in such a capacity. The nomination, however, has been met with delays, sparking concern and mobilization among community members and leaders who are eager to see this appointment move forward.

At the forefront of this advocacy is Harry Bajraktari, a prominent figure within the Albanian-American community, who has taken to social media to address influential members of the U.S. Senate directly. In a quoted tweet, Bajraktari expresses the community’s anxieties over the “unfair delay” in Dr. Aliu’s nomination process, calling for a fair and swift resolution.

The original tweet that Bajraktari quotes was by Vera Mjeku, an influential advocate for government policy, women’s and human rights, and community engagement, who underscored the significance of Dr. Aliu’s nomination. Mjeku’s message highlights the proud milestone Dr. Aliu’s appointment would represent for Albanian-Americans nationwide, urging for equality and his inclusion in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s business meeting.

As the date of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee meeting approaches, the community remains hopeful that Dr. Aliu’s nomination will proceed with no further delay.