Tirana, September 2012. HE Mr Anthony Bailey, the Grand Magistral Delegate for Inter-Religious Relations and Delegate for Great Britain and Ireland, paid a four-day visit to Albania from 10-13 September 2012.
During the visit, Mr Bailey paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Mr Bujar Nishani, newly elected President of the Republic of Albania, at the Presidential Palace in Tirana. Attending the meeting were the Director of the Cabinet of the President, Mr Florjan Nuri and the Political Adviser of the President, HRH Prince Leka II.
Mr Bailey highlighted the various charitable and humanitarian projects undertaken by the Constantinian Order since 1999. The President for his part welcomed the activities being undertaken by the Order in his country and acknowledged the important contribution the Order plays in furthering inter-religious relations between Christians, Muslims and Jews.
The Head of State and Mr Bailey discussed the opportunity for the Order to partner in projects promoting Albania’s longstanding contribution to inter-religious understanding especially in light of the centenary celebrations of Albania scheduled for 28 November 2012.
Mr Anthony Bailey presented the golden medallion of the Order to the President, and Mr Nishani presented the Presidential Shield to the Mr Bailey.
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