From India, Honorary Consul General of Albania Dikshu C. Kukreja welcomed the result, calling Rama’s fourth term a ‘promising horizon’ for Albania’s regional and global partnerships.
Speaking at the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dr Olta Manjani, Albania's deputy minister of economy, culture, & innovation, said exports to India had surged by 251.7% in 2023.
What is more interesting is that two words — ‘Islamic’ and ‘State’ — put together evoke alarm rather than optimism. However, the Albanian proposal gives more hope than fear.
I received a written message that Kanu Sanyal, the Naxal who wanted to present a ‘deputation’ to me. One was expecting a fiery encounter with an angry old man’ accompanied by fierce supporters.
We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.
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