The OSCE Presence in Albania has welcomed President Bajram Begaj’s call for calm and inclusive dialogue amid the recent unrest. It has also offered to help facilitate talks if the parties request its support.

In a statement, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) joined the President’s appeal for calm and dialogue. “We stand ready to help facilitate such dialogue, should we be asked,” the OSCE Presence in Albania said.

The statement followed Begaj’s appeal to citizens and all parties involved in the recent protests. He urged them to reject violence and prioritize dialogue, stressing that Albania needs calm, responsibility and cooperation.