Ambassadors receive medal in Tirana
Albanian President Bamir Topi on Thursday awarded the "Medal of Gratitude" to Greece's Permanent Representative at Nato, Ambassador Thrasyvoulos Stamatopoulos and to the former Permanent Representatives of Italy and Turkey at Nato, Ambassadors Stefano Stefanini and Tacan Ilden for their contribution to Albania's accession to Nato.
Speaking during the ceremony at the Presidential Mansion, Topi expressed his gratitude to Greece, Italy and Turkey for the assistance and support they provided for Albania's efforts to join Nato and thanked the ambassadors in particular for their contribution to the successful conclusion of these efforts.
He also thanked the three countries for their immediate response and contribution to the handling of the recent floods in northern Albania during which, as regards Greece, concerned the sending of helicopters, food and pharmaceuticals.
After receiving the medal, the ambassadors made brief addresses on the importance of Albania's accession to Nato and the support provided for Tirana by their countries.
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