TIRANA, April 16 – The Albanian parliament opened today’s plenary session with a one-minute silence in honour of former United States congressman Eliot Engel, who died a few days ago.

Speaker of Parliament Niko Peleshi said Engel was a strong supporter of Albania and a close friend of the Albanian people. He stressed that Engel played an important role in strengthening relations between Albania and the United States.

Parliamentary Group leader of the Socialist Party Taulant Balla requested the moment of silence at the start of the session. He described Engel as a committed supporter of Albania’s national cause and highlighted his contribution to bilateral ties.

Peleshi then invited lawmakers to stand in tribute. He underlined that Engel’s legacy in Albanian–American relations would remain lasting and widely respected.

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