The issue of not allowing the bar exam to be taken in the Albanian language in North Macedonia has also been discussed with officials from the US State Department in Washington.
This, after the president of the Albanian-American Relations Council (AARC), Martin Vulaj, and Vehbi Bajrami, publisher of the newspaper “Illyria” and the newest member of the AARC Board, have requested US support for the right of Albanian students in North Macedonia to take the bar exam in their native language.
This discussion comes as part of the ongoing commitment to ensuring accountability and equal justice for Albanians in the region.
Full announcement from AARC:
The Albanian-American Relations Council (AARC) recently held a substantial, nearly two-hour meeting with three U.S. State Department officials to discuss pressing Albanian issues and broader American interests in the Balkans.
The discussion was attended by Andrew Caruso, who has taken responsibility for the Kosovo portfolio following the departure of Anne Morrison, as well as John Robbins and David Maher, who cover Albania and North Macedonia respectively.
AARC was represented by President Martin Vulaj and Vehbi Bajrami, former Chief of Service at Voice of America and the newest member of the AARC Board.
Among the main topics of discussion were shared security concerns, Kosovo’s path to NATO, and the need for a US-led process in the dialogue with Serbia, with mutual recognition as the central objective. The progress of SPAK in Albania and the importance of improving the investment climate were also appreciated.
Specifically, the parties addressed the ongoing movement of law students to North Macedonia, advocating for the right of Albanian law graduates to take the bar exam in Albanian. AARC remains committed to ensuring that Albanian perspectives are clearly represented in Washington and that U.S. engagement in the region continues to promote stability, accountability, and long-term prosperity.