Balkan Peace Initiative

Intervention of Dr. Thomas Walsh, Chair, UPF International, at the Southeast Europe Peace Summit in Tirana, Albania, on 26 October 2019.

The Opening Plenary on the theme of "Perspectives for Peace in the Balkans" took place in the Tirana Congress Hall on the morning of Saturday 26 October, 2019.

Inauguration of the International Summit Council for Peace (ISCP) in the Tirana Congress Hall.

Peace, Security and Human Development in Southeast europe: International Summit Council for Peace and Podgorica Club Joint Session.

Addressing the critical challenges of our time - the role of parliamentarians.

Intervention of H.E. Alfred Moisiu, President of Albania (2002-2007), at the Southeast Europe Peace Summit in Tirana, Albania.

Pristina, Kosovo—A two-day conference held in Kosovo’s parliament envisioned a peaceful future for the Balkan Peninsula.

Tirana, Albania—The 2018 Balkans Peace Road brought a message of peace to a region that is still recovering from years of bloody conflict.

As a historical crossroads of empires and cultures, the Balkan Peninsula is the center of political, cultural and religious influences that make it a significant field for interreligious and intercultural peacebuilding in Europe in the 21st century. In this session, panelists will offer their perspectives on peacebuilding initiatives undertaken in the Balkans and recommend action steps toward a peaceful and democratic future in the region. This session also will feature a presentation of the Balkan Peace Road project promoted by UPF.

Intervention of Ms. Manjola Vasmatics, Secretary General, Tirana UPF Peace Council, Albania, at the international leadership conference in Vienna, Austria.

Tirana, Albania—Approximately 140 people attended the Albanian inauguration of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP).

Pristina, Kosovo—More than 100 participants attended the Balkans regional inauguration of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP).

Intervention of Hon. Sead Šahman at the European Leadership Conference in Pristina, Kosovo, 23-24 September, 2017, entitled "Culture and Peace in the Balkans: the Role of Parliamentarians".

Intervention of Hon. Ismajl Kurteshi at the European Leadership Conference in Pristina, Kosovo, 23-24 September, 2017, entitled "Culture and Peace in the Balkans: the Role of Parliamentarians".

Intervention of Dr Walther Lichem at the European Leadership Conference in Pristina, Kosovo, 23-24 September, 2017, entitled "Culture and Peace in the Balkans: the Role of Parliamentarians".

Intervention of H. E. Alfred Moisiu at the European Leadership Conference in Pristina, Kosovo, 23-24 September, 2017, entitled "Culture and Peace in the Balkans: the Role of Parliamentarians".

Intervention of H. E. Stjepan Mesić, former President of Croatia, at the European Leadership Conference in Pristina, Kosovo, 23-24 September, 2017, entitled "Culture and Peace in the Balkans: the Role of Parliamentarians".

Intervention of Hon. Anto Domazet at the European Leadership Conference in Pristina, Kosovo, 23-24 September, 2017, entitled "Culture and Peace in the Balkans: the Role of Parliamentarians".

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina—Consensus and cooperation in the Balkan region were the focus of a conference held on December 15, 2016.

Tirana, Albania—UPF held a European Leadership Conference under the theme “Mutual Understanding and Cooperation for Peace, Security and Human Development in the Balkans.”