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07/29/2011
NAAC Condemns Violence at Kosova Border and Calls for an Investigation »
The National Albanian American Council strongly condemns the violence leading to the loss of life and destruction of property at the Kosova – Serbia border by Serbian extremists. We extend our sincerest condolences to the family of Kosova Police Officer Enver Zymberi, who was killed during the attacks.07/26/2011
NAAC Applauds Kosova Government on Border Control »
The National Albanian American Council (NAAC) strongly supports the government of Kosova for establishing control over its border crossings with Serbia as a necessary measure to install territorial integrity and to block illegal goods from being smuggled into the country. We call upon the European Union to fully support the government of Kosova for its action to fight against organized crime.04/09/2010
NAAC calls upon the Republic of Montenegro to restore the Municipality of Malesia –Tuzi! »
On July 30, 2009, the Government of the Republic of Montenegro issued for public discussion a draft of the proposed Law on Territorial Organization In Montenegro. This week the Assembly of the of Montenegro will be considering various amendments that were proposed in connection with the new law, including the amendments proposed by Albanian political parties of Montenegro concerning the restoration of an independent municipality of Malesia-Tuzi, a status which it had from 1050 through 1957.04/07/2010
The purpose of this letter is to express our support for the efforts of the citizens of the Malesia-Tuzi region of Montenegro to regain municipality status and to re-establish measures of local self governance.05/19/2009
NAAC Hails Kosova’s Membership to the IMF »
On May 8th, 2009, the Republic of Kosova received the official offer to become the 186th member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This is yet another critically important achievement for Kosova towards securing global recognition as an independent state. IMF membership is a major step that brings Kosovo closer to its EU membership aspirations.04/17/2009
NAAC Condemns Serbian President’s Statement. »
The National Albanian American Council strongly condemns the political statements made by The President of Serbia, Boris Tadic, during his visit for the celebration of Easter in Monastery of Deçan, in the Republic of Kosova. In direct and flagrant violation of Kosova’s constitution, President Tadic expressed Serbia’s territorial claims towards Kosova by stating that he has “only messages of peace, peace for Serbs, Albanians, for everyone that lives in Kosova, in our Serbia.”04/02/2009
NAAC Congratulates Albania on Becoming a NATO Member! »
The National Albanian American Council (NAAC) congratulates Albania on becoming a NATO member. Having signed the Stability Associations and Agreements in June 2006 and now NATO membership in 2009 indicates that Albania is getting closer to fulfilling its aspirations to become a member of the EU.01/28/2009
NAAC Congratulates the Appointment of Mrs. Hillary Clinton as US Secretary of State »
The National Albanian American Council (NAAC) congratulates President Barack Obama on his appointment of Mrs. Hillary Clinton as the new US Secretary of State. As former First Lady, New York Senator and Presidential candidate, Mrs. Clinton brings a vast experience in domestic and international affairs. Mrs. Clinton is highly regarded in the US and abroad for her leadership and hard work.11/05/2008
NAAC CONGRATULATES NEWLY ELECTED PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA »
The National Albanian American Council (NAAC) congratulates newly elected President Barack Obama on his historic victory to become the 44th President of the United States of America, and we also send our heartfelt congratulations to our steadfast friend Vice President Joe Biden. Additionally, we welcome the victories of the Co-Chairs of the Albanian Issues Caucus, Congressman Eliot Engel (D) and Congressman Mark Kirk (R), and we congratulate the victories of the numerous Senators and Congressmen who have been strong supporters of Albanian issues.04/06/2008
NAAC Welcomes The Hague Acquittal of Ramush Haradinaj »
The National Albanian American Council welcomes the acquittal of Mr. Ramush Haradinaj, former Kosova Liberation Army (KLA) Commander and former Prime Minister of Kosova by the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY)>>04/02/2008
NAAC Hails Albania's NATO Membership »
The National Albanian American Council hails Albania’s formal invitation to join NATO, and we send our utmost congratulations to the people and all the institutions of Albania on this truly historic day!>>03/30/2008
The National Albanian American Council (NAAC) expresses it most heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the munitions explosion on March 15, 2008, in Gerdec, Albania.>>03/27/2008
NAAC Condemns Serbian Government Proposal to Partition Kosova »
The National Albanian American Council condemns in the strongest possible terms the Serbian government’s proposal to the United Nations to partition Kosova>>02/20/2008
NAAC Hails Independence of Kosova! »
On Sunday, February 17, 2008, the newly elected government of the Republic of Kosova declared its independence, in full compliance with internationally accepted economic, political and social laws>>02/03/2008
The National Albanian-American Council Debuts New Web Site »
The National Albanian American Council (NAAC), a Washington, DC-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to advocating for Albanians and promoting peace and economic development in the Balkans, launched a new design for its web site in order to better communicate with the public and its partners and affiliates>>
