[wanabidii] Press Releases: 25th Anniversary of the Fall of Communism in Albania

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: 25th Anniversary of the Fall of Communism in Albania 12/07/2015 03:05 PM EST 25th Anniversary of the Fall of Communism in Albania Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC December 7, 2015 On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I offer my sincere congratulations to all Albanians as you celebrate National Youth Day, which this year marks the 25th anniversary of the student movement that led to the fall of communism on December 8, 1990. This historic transition was championed by the brave leaders of the student movement, bolstered by the regular citizens who marched and demonstrated against the dictatorship, and aided by the courageous former party members who assisted in establishing popular rule. On this occasion, we recognize the great strides Albania has taken over the past quarter century. Today, Albania is a dedicated NATO Ally contributing to international peace and security. Albania is also on the path toward full Euro-Atlantic integration, making necessary reforms to strengthen its democratic institutions and develop a competitive free-market economy. The United States values its warm friendship with the Albanian government and people and looks forward to deepening our partnership in the future. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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