The US Ambassador in Tirana has invited to a dinner the former Foreign Ministers of Albania since 1991 in the framework of the celebrations for the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States of America and Albania.
The dinner was held at the Ryerson House, while neither President Ilir Meta nor the former leader of the Democratic Party Lulzim Basha, in the capacity of former Foreign Ministers, were present.
Also present were Foreign Minister Olta Xhaçka, as well as former ministers Ilir Boçka, Tritan Shehu, Arjan Starova, Paskal Milo, Arta Dade, Kastriot Islami, Edmond Haxhinasto, Edmond Panariti, Aldo Bumçi, Ditmir Bushati. Muhamet Kapllani, Alfred Serreqi, Besnik Mustafaj and Gent Cakaj were absent.
The US Embassy has released footage of the dinner, where everyone appears smiling talking to each other, putting aside political grudges.
remembering that all of them - American and Albanian diplomats - are fortunate to be able to build on the work of their ancestors and the obligation to lay the foundations for their descendants. Congratulations on the friendship between the United States and Albania! Happy, even a hundred! The group also raised a toast to honor those who could not join the evening, Muhamet Kapllani, Alfred Serreqi, Besnik Mustafaj and Gent Cakaj. "- writes the American embassy on social networks.
The menu that serves you:
-Soup with avocado and cucumber
-Salad (chicory stuffed with cheese, gorgonzola)
-Shell covered with sticks and asparagus
-Sufle