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“In your efforts, you can count on the help of our countries”

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By Miroljub Zaric* At the beginning of my short greeting speech, in the name of the entire Diplomatic Corps accredited to friendly Albania, I want to thank You Mr. Prime Minister Rama, for organizing this traditional reception and for your kind invitation to come together to this beautiful historical building. But this time is totally different compared with previous New Year’s receptions because only 15 days ago Albania was hinted by huge catastrophe, a terrible earthquake with 51 victims, hundreds injured, thousands destroyed houses and buildings and enormous material damages.  In this moment I would like to repeat our most…

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