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Sali Berisha, Albanian Prime Minister

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Christophe Robeet meets Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha at the inaugural World Forum for Democracy, organised by the Council of Europe in Strasbourg. With Albania holding currently the rotating presidency of the Council of Europe, Sali Berisha is one of the main organisers of this event which brings together high profile personalities, including political leaders and Nobel laureates.

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