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Who is newly-elected President of the Republic of Albania from 24th July 2022?
A)
Alfred Moisiu
B)
Bajram Begaj
C)
Edi Rama
D)
Elisa Spiropali

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Bajram Begaj


Newly-elected President of the Republic of Albania, Bajram Begaj, took oath here on Sunday(24th July 2022) at a swearing-in ceremony in the parliament.
 
* In his first address in front of the lawmakers as the president, Begaj, 55, declared that he will support and respect both the government and opposition’s work, calling for cooperation between political parties instead of conflict.
 
* On June 4, 2022, Begaj won the presidential election. Begaj garnered 78 votes in favour, four politicians opposed, and one legislator abstained in the plenary session of Parliament, which was attended by a total of 83 MPs.
 
* He served as the head of general staff of the Albanian Armed Forces and was a major general.
 
* Begaj was joined by his wife Armanda and his two sons at his swearing-in ceremony.
 
* Ilir Meta, a former president who served from July 2017 for five years, posted his final statement to the public on social media..

Source : The Print

Published On : July 26, 2022
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