Presidents, diplomats, Balkan officials and members of the U.S. Congress paid an emotional tribute to the Voice of America’s Albanian Service Tuesday, as the service marked the 70th anniversary of its first broadcast in 1943.
VOA Albanian Service Marks 70th Anniversary
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In a lighthearted moment, former U.S. Ambassador to Albania William Ryerson recounted preparations for then U.S. Secretary of State James Baker’s 1991 visit to Albania after the two countries established diplomatic ties.
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Zamira Edwards, VOA's Albanian Service member speaking at the ceremony
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Ali Ahmeti, a political leader of Albanians in Macedonia speaking at the ceremony
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Frank Shkreli, speaking at the ceremony honoring 70th Anniversary of VOA Albanian broadcasts