Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania Olta Xhaçka attended via video call the special reinforced meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council at Ministerial level held in Vienna.
Minister Xhaçka emphasized that the attack on Ukraine is a crime and the responsibility for this tragedy unfolding before our eyes lies with Russia’s leadership.
According to Minister Xhaçka the response of the OSCE participating States and of the international community, as a whole, must be firm, coordinated and with immediate consequences.
“Albania reiterates its support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders, including Crimea and its territorial waters. At this critical juncture, in close coordination with our partners, we will take all the necessary actions and continue to stand in solidarity with Ukraine, its people and its government” said Minister Xhaçka.
The Permanent Council is the decision-making body for regular political consultations and for the operational work of the OSCE between Ministerial Councils.
