TIRANA, March 17 – Albanian Defense Minister Fatmir Mediu resigned Monday after a weapons depot blast killed at least 11 people and injured nearly 300.
Mediu said he was very sorry for the `innocent persons’ loss.“
“Based on what has happened and bearing my personal responsibilities I declare that I handed over to the Prime Minister my resignation,“ said Mediu at a news conference broadcast with audio by all TV stations.
Mediu thanked the premier, government, the opposition and all international partners for the support during his time.
“I will try to reflect first as a citizen and then as a politician,“ he said referring to the explosion tragedy.
Mediu said that he would very open to the investigation on finding the causes of the accident.
Mediu denied he had any legal responsibility being in the post of the defense minister.
Mediu, 41, is the leader of the Republican Party, which is part of Prime Minister Sali Berisha’s governing conservative coalition.
Albanian Defense Minister resignes
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