Distinguished Speaker Series, The Hague Institute for Global Justice
By Roy Lie A Tjam.
On Wednesday May 26 2014, The Hague Institute for Global Justice hosted, H.E. Mr. Edi Rama, Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania, as part of its ongoing Distinguished Speaker Series. Mr. Rama’s theme was “Western Balkans and the EU: The case of Albania’s Long Road to its European Destiny”
Moderator was Dr. Abiodun Williams, President, The Hague Institute for Global Justice. Dr Williams also delivered the welcome remarks.
The discussion was lead by Ambassador Nikola Dimitrov.
The event comes at a critical juncture for Albania’s European aspirations. This perfectly-timed lecture by Prime Minister Edi Rama, in the context of the forthcoming report of the European Commission and at a time when the candidate status for Albania is within reach, marked the launch of the Institute’s work on the Balkans region.
A reception concluded the afternoon, Albanian Byrek were served.
