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NDI CHAIRMAN MADELEINE ALBRIGHT TO VISIT KOSOVO
WASHINGTON AND PRISTINA—Acting in her capacity as Chairman of the Board of the National Democratic Institute (NDI), former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright will visit Kosovo from July 4 thru 6.
This will be Albright's first visit to Kosovo since 1999, when she played a leading role in international efforts to resolve a political and humanitarian crisis. During her visit, Dr. Albright will meet with a broad cross-section of citizens, government officials, political leaders, civil society representatives, journalists, and diplomats.
"I look forward to seeing how Kosovo has grown and changed", Albright said. "I also hope to see how Kosovars are working together to make it possible for anyone of any background to live safely and freely in Kosovo
"Madeleine Albright's visit comes at a critical time," said NDI President Kenneth Wollack. "It reinforces NDI's ongoing support for efforts to uphold and advance the values of democracy and tolerance that are vital to Kosovo's future."
The National Democratic Institute has worked in Kosovo since 1999 to advance the development of civic groups, political parties, and the Central Assembly and municipal legislatures. NDI's Kosovo program is supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development.
The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is a nonprofit organization working to strengthen and expand democracy worldwide. Calling on a global network of volunteer experts, NDI provides practical assistance to civic and political leaders advancing democratic values, practices and institutions. NDI works with democrats in every region of the world to build political and civic organizations, safeguard elections, and to promote citizen participation, openness and accountability in government.
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