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Albert Rakipi: Albanian vote at UN a normal diplomatic move, issue being politicized

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Q: Albania joined many other countries at the UN to vote against President Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Will this vote affect relations between the United States and Albania? If so, what would be the consequences? Is it a vote against Trump or against U.S. policies? A: In fact, Albania supported a resolution sponsored by Turkey and Yemen. The resolution calls on the United States to withdraw recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The UN vote results were clear. The resolution was supported by 128 member states, Albania being among them. I think it is…

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