The prestigious magazine “ Cercle Diplomatique ”, which is published in 40,000 copies and is widely distributed in the main state institutions of Austria including the Federal Presidency, Parliament, Federal Chancellery, ministries, local governments and municipalities as well as in the diplomatic corps, international organizations, European Union institutions such as the European Parliament and the European Commission, universities and colleges, Austrian and international companies, etc., has dedicated eight pages to the Ambassador of the Republic of Albania to Austria, Mr. Fate Velaj.
Under the title: “ 90% of Albanians support membership in the European Union ”,
the article includes an extensive interview with Ambassador Velaj on Albania's European developments and the country's progress in the European Union integration process.
This interview highlights Albania's achievements based on merit, vision and priorities of the Albanian government on the path towards EU membership, as well as the sustained and broad support of Albanian citizens for this strategic objective.
The article also addresses important dimensions of political and economic cooperation, highlighting in particular the potential and developments in areas of particular importance, such as tourism and education, as important factors for further strengthening relations and exchanges with European partners.
The article is also accompanied by photographs from Albania, which present different sectors of the country's development.
The article also includes an excerpt from the novel “Die Hauptstadt” (The Capital) by the renowned Austrian writer Robert Menasse, dedicated to Albania. This author is the winner of several international literary awards.