Honorary Consulate Services
Report on the activities of the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv for 2017th year
During the reporting period, 51 events were held, including:
Ø 15 events of the consulate,
Ø 36 events where the Honorary Consulate took part
Ø 2 video reportages of the events were created
Ø 2 speeches on regional and local TV channels, articles in newspapers
The list of events:
10.01.2017 The public organization "Union of Albanians of Ukraine" registered in Ukraine
The public organization "Union of Albanians Ukraine" is registered in the Unified State Register of legal entities, individual entrepreneurs and community groups. The Head of UAU - Valentin Zorba.
The main target of UAU is combination of efforts of Albanians of Ukraine for revival, preservation and development of national cultural traditions of the Albanian people, promotion of cultural and economic relations between Ukraine and Albania, the protection of political, cultural and economic rights of Albanians Ukraine.
22.01.2017 Honorary Consul attended the celebration of the Sobornost Day of Ukraine
The Honorary Consul of Albania Shahin Omarov took part in the ceremony of laying flowers to the monument of Taras Shevchenko on the occasion of the Sobornost Day of Ukraine. The event was attended by Head of Kharkiv Regional State Administration Yuliya Svetlichnaya, deputy mayor of Kharkiv Mikhail Fateev, head of the Kharkiv Regional Council Sergey Chernov, representatives of the city councils, regional authorities, NGOs, veterans, military, clergy and others.
01.02.2017 TV reportage. Results of the activity during 2016 year of the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv.
16.03.2017 Honorary Consul took part in the grand opening of the exhibition “Old Masters: outstanding Australian artists who painted on the bark”
The exhibition is part of the program in 2017 to honor the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Australia and Ukraine, as well as the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Ukrainian settlement in Australia.
By the invitation of the Chargé d'affaires of Australia in Ukraine Bruce Edards, the Honorary Consul, Shahin Omarov, visited the exhibition of works by Aboriginal artists of Arnhemland.
Representatives of the authorities of the Kharkiv region, the diplomatic corps, public organizations and the media also took part in the solemn event.
Drawing on the bark is one of the outstanding traditions of world art, practiced by indigenous artists of Arnhemland (northern Australia) for millennia.
29.03.2017 Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv Shahin Omarov in a direct line gave an interview to the editorial staff of the newspaper "Evening Kharkiv"
On March 21, Shahin Omarov gave detailed answers to the questions regarding the development of bilateral relations between Ukraine and Albania in the field of economy, education, tourism, culture, visa issues and other areas. How interesting is little-known Albania for Ukraine? What are the prospects of development in it? Interviews with Shahin Omarov published in the newspaper "Evening Kharkiv" and on the channel R 1.
06.04.2017 Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv Shahin Omarov met with the Director of the Department of Consulate Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Albania.
Within the framework of the official visit Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkov Shahin Omarov met with the Director of the Department for Diaspora Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Albania.
The issue of developing links with the Albanian diaspora in Ukraine and holding the Days of Albanian Culture in Kiev (2017) was discussed.
Within the framework of the official visit Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkov Shahin Omarov met with Arkil Sota, Director of the Consulate Affairs Department of the Foreign Ministry of Albania.
The issue of mutual cooperation in implementing the plans of the Consulate for 2017 was discussed.
06.04.2017 Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkov Shahin Omarov met with the Director of the Department of Europe and Central Asia Mimoza Halimi
On April 6, within the framework of the official visit, the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv Shahin Omarov paid an official visit to the Republic of Albania, during which he met with the Director of the Department for Europe and Central Asia of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Albania, Mimoza Halimi.
He informed about the joint work carried out in 2016 (the Embassy of Albania and the Honorary Consulate) and the plans of the Consulate for 2017. The project on holding the Days of Albanian Culture in Kiev (2017) and the conference with the participation of representatives of the Albanian diaspora in various countries of the world in Odessa (2018) was discussed.
06.04.2017 Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv Shahin Omarov has visited Republic of Albania with an official visit to (6-9.04.2017)
On April 6, the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkov Shahin Omarov paid an official visit to the Republic of Albania, during which he met with the Vice-Mayor of Tirana, Abaz Hado. Parties discussed the issues of bilateral cooperation between Kharkiv and Tirana and plans for joint activities for the nearest future.
Shahin Omarov presented an official invitation to Mayor of Tirana to Erion Veliaj from the Kharkiv mayor Gennady Kernes with an invitation to participate in events dedicated to the Day of Liberation of Kharkiv on August 23.
During the meeting, the issue of organizing an exhibition of works by Abaz Hado in one of the galleries in Kharkov was also discussed.
20.04.2017 Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv Shahin Omarov took part in the IX International Tourist Forum "Kharkiv: Partnership in Tourism"
April 20, 2017 in the hotel "Premier Palace" in Kharkiv the grand opening of the IX International Tourism Forum "Kharkov: partnership in tourism" took place, which Shahin Omarov has visited.
Within the framework of the Forum it is planned to discuss the following issues:
- establishing contacts between representatives of the tourism industry;
- strengthening of interregional and international relations, partnerships;
- intensification of cooperation with partner cities;
- forms of associations in the sphere of tourism at the national and local levels and other issues.
The organizer of the Forum is the Kharkiv City Council.
The international conference has lased for 2 days.
24.04.2017 Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv Shahin Omarov took part in the events dedicated to the Day of Catastrophe and the Heroism of the Jews
The event is dedicated to the anniversary of the uprising of the Jews in the Warsaw ghetto. On this day, throughout the world, Jews who were victims of Nazism during the Second World War are remembered. Representatives of the Kharkiv regional state administration and the Kharkiv city council, the diplomatic corps, the general public, the media took part in the ceremony of laying flowers.
26.04.2017 Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv Shahin Omarov took part in reciept, in honor of National Data Prazdnika Poland - Constitution Day (26/04/2017)
The Consul General of the Republic of Poland in Kharkіv Janusz Jablonski, the first deputy of the Kharkіv mayor Igor Terekhov, the leaders of the Kharkіv regional state administration and the Kharkiv city council, the leaders of the Polish national and cultural associations, the heads of enterprises, institutions, organizations of the city of Kharkіv, and regional councils, heads of public organizations, Kharkiv citizens have participated.
28.04.2017 Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv, Shahin Omarov congratulated with birthday the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Albania in Ukraine, Shpresа Kuretа
The chairman of the Kharkiv regional state administration Yulia Svetlichnaya also sent congratulations to the name of Spresa Kureta. Madam. Ambassador thanked Svetlichnaya for warm words and sincere wishes.
30.04.2017 Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv Shahin Omarov laid flowers to the Memorial to victims of totalitarianism on the military memorial in the Forest Park
On April 30, the Polish delegation led by the Consul General of the Republic of Poland in Kharkiv Janusz Jablonski visited the cemetery of the victims of totalitarianism "Polish War Memorial" in the Forest Park.
The event was attended by the heads of the Kharkiv regional state administration and the Kharkiv city council, representatives of the Polish diaspora in Kharkiv, the diplomatic corps, general public of Kharkiv.
01.05.2017 Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv Shahin Omarov congratulated with the 80th anniversary of Albanian poet and public figure Merzhev Petr Kirillovich
Petr Kirillovich, by right, can be called "Ivan Franko of Albanian Diaspora in Ukraine." His works are known and studied not only in Ukraine, but also in Albania, Macedonia, Italy, Poland, Russia, where are settlements of Albanians. The author's uniqueness lies in the fact that he has faithfully served to the word for many years, like an archaeologist, restores relics in bitterness, and the poet continues his life of the original Old Albanian language with his own creativity, is certainly topical.
Petr Kirillovich is a child of war. On his childhood have fallen terrible years of the history of mankind: World War II, the Holodomor. Therefore, the motif of memories is central to his poetry.
The themes of love and friendship, devotion and strength of human bonds are one of the main themes of the poet's collection and works are written on their native language, which gives a special beauty and filling of works. A special role in the formation of the hero of the day, as a poet, was played by his wife Olga and his large family.
08.05.2017 Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkіv took part in the ceremony of laying flowers to the Memorial of Glory in the Forest Park
Flowers to the monument of the Sorrowful Mother were laid by representatives of the city and regional authorities, ATO warriors, representatives of the clergy, the diplomatic corps of the city of Kharkіv, public organizations, and hundreds of city residents. The gathered honored the memory of the soldiers who gave their lives for the liberation of Kharkov and Ukraine, a minute of silence.
11.05.2017 Participation the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv on opening of the exhibition "Window to Europe"
The exhibition is dedicated to the celebration of Europe Day in Ukraine. It presents works by Ukrainian artist Artem Pogribnyi. Main themes - landscapes of European cities. Representatives of the Kharkiv city council, heads of Kharkiv universities, representatives of diplomatic institutions and public organizations took part in it.
18.05.2017 Participation of the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv Shahin Omarov in the solemn reception on the occasion of the 69th anniversary of the Independence of the State of Israel and the opening of the exhibition of photographs: "Yerusalim: The Youth of the Eternal City"
Heads of the Kharkiv regional state administration and the Kharkiv city council, representatives of the diplomatic corps and Jewish public associations of Kharkiv, the general public of Kharkiv region were invited to the celebrations.
18.05.2017 Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv, Shahin Omarov took part in the official opening ceremony of the theatrical festival "Platform 77"
The international theatrical festival "Platform 77" has collected the best theatrical collectives from Ukraine, Poland and Germany. "Platform 77" is a new format of cultural festivals in Ukraine and one of those events that shape the image of the European Kharkiv.
The festival is held with the support of the Toloka Charity Fund of Kharkiv and thanks to the Toloka Talks spring communication forum, which took place at the end of March, and where funds were collected for the arrival of theaters from other cities of Ukraine and abroad.
The event was attended by the heads of the Kharkiv regional state administration and the Kharkiv city council, representatives of the diplomatic corps and public associations of Kharkov, the broad theatrical community of Ukraine.
20.05.2017 Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv, Shahin Omarov, took part in the opening ceremony of the personal exhibition of member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine Anar Aliyev
Shahin Omarov congratulated the artist on the opening of the exhibition and the 60th anniversary of the artist. He noted that the unique works of the Azerbaijani artist for more than 30 years pleased Kharkiv.
02.06.2017 Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv Shahin Omarov took part in the exhibition "Kharkiv Tourist"
The exhibition is organized with an aim of promoting the development of the tourism industry, popularizing active recreation among broad sections of the population, encouraging the creation of quality tourist products and activating inbound and domestic tourism in the Kharkiv region.
07.06.2017 Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkіv took part in the meeting of the General Assembly Association of cities-holders of the Prize of Europe
The meeting of the General Assembly has listened to the report of the President of the Association Gennady Kernes on the activities during 2015-2017, the election of the presidium took place, a new logo of the association was chosen, and the date and venue of the next meeting were determined. Gennady Kernes was elected as the President of the Association of cities-holders of the Prize of Europe for a new term and, accordingly, continued the authority of Kharkov as the presiding city.
Discussed issues were the system of providing public services, as well as The Memorandum on cooperation between youth councils was signed.
Association of cities-holders of the Prize of Europe was founded in Udine (Italy) on March 25, 1984. It is a voluntary association of all cities that have been awarded the European Prize. The purpose of the association is to establish closer ties between its members, facilitate the exchange of information and initiate discussions among the cities that own the European Prize. For today, more than 70 cities are members of the association.
28.06.2017 Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv Shahin Omarov took part in the solemn ceremony of laying flowers to the Monument of Independence of Ukraine
The event was attended by the chairman of the Kharkiv regional state administration Yulia Svetlichnaya, the chairman of the Kharkiv regional council Sergey Chernov, the large delegation from the Council of Europe, the members of the monitoring committee of the Congress of local and regional authorities, representatives of the diplomatic corps of Kharkiv, heads of public associations.
21.07.2017 Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv Shahin Omarov met with Mayor of Berat (Albania) Petrite Sinaj
On 21 July in the municipality of Berat a meeting with the mayor of the city took place, on which the details of the project of organizing the recreation of Ukrainian children in Albania in September of this year was discussed.
On behalf of the municipality of Berat, Mr. Mayor expressed his readiness to cooperate and resolve the organizational issues of this project, as well as to help organize excursions for children in the historical places of Berat.
Within the framework of the project, bilateral meetings with Ukrainian officials are planned, which will be part of the delegation, students from Ukraine with Albanian children, as well as representatives of business structures of both countries.
Shahin Omarov thanked to Mr. Sinaj for his support and readiness for cooperation.
17.08.2017 Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania Shahin Omarov attended the festivities of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Ukraine
At the invitation of the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Indonesia to Ukraine, Niniek Kun Naryatie Siswojo, Shahin Omarov took part in the celebrations dedicated to the 72nd anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia and the 25th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral relations between Ukraine and Indonesia.
23.08.2017 Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv took part in the official meeting of the heads of two departments of the Kharkiv regional state administration with the delegation from the city of Tirana.
During the meeting with Viktoria Belyavtseva, Director of the Regional Competitiveness Improvement Department, and Alexander Lukashov, First Deputy Director of Economics and International Relations Department, Deputy Mayor of Tirana, Abaz Khado noted that the prospects for cooperation between his and Kharkiv region expand the signing of the agreement on Twin cities between Tirana and Kharkiv.
"We see that your region like the city of Tirana is rapidly developing. We have something to share with each other. I am confident that the establishment of interregional relations will be beneficial for both sides" – was noted by Abaz Hado.
During the meeting, the sides noted the active cooperation between the regional administration and the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv, as well as the prospects for expanding bilateral contacts, which opens a visa-free regime with the EU for Ukrainian citizens. Except the economic, such spheres as education, culture and tourism were identified as perspective directions of cooperation.
23.08.2017 Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv together with the delegation from Albania took part in the solemn reception of the Kharkiv Mayor, Gennady Kernes, on the occasion of celebration of the Day of the City of Kharkiv
Within the framework of the solemn reception, an agreement on Twin cities was signed between Kharkiv and the capital of Albania, Tirana.
This significant international event, held for the first time on the regional level between our countries, was initiated and supported by Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv Shahin Omarov.
The signing of the Agreement will lead to the development of cooperation between our countries in such areas as economy, education, science, tourism, culture.
23.08.2017 Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv together with the delegation from Albania took part in the solemn ceremony of raising the National Flag of Ukraine
The ceremony was dedicated to the Day of Ukrainian Flag and was held by the leaders of Kharkiv Regional State Administration and Kharkiv City Council, representatives of foreign delegations who arrived in Kharkiv for the celebration of the Day of the City and Independence Day of Ukraine, representatives of the diplomatic corps of Kharkiv, leaders of national cultural associations and the general public.
23.08.2017 Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv took part in the flower-laying ceremony at the Memorial of Glory on the occasion of the City Liberation Day from the fascist invaders.
The ceremony was attended by the leaders of the city and the region, representatives of diplomatic corps of the Kharkiv region, foreign delegations that have visited Kharkiv celebration and the general public of the city. Ceremony was also attended by delegation from the Republic of Albania, which arrived in Kharkiv by the invitation of the city authorities. The delegation was headed by Deputy Mayor of Tirana, Abaz Hado.
Participants have laid flowers to the Memorial of Glory and honored the memory of the victims with a minute of silence.
24.08.2017 Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv together with the delegation from Albania took part in the ceremony of laying flowers to the monument of Ukrainian Independence
Heads of the city and the region, representatives of the diplomatic corps of the Kharkiv region, foreign delegations who arrived to the celebration in Kharkiv and general public of the city took part in the ceremony of laying flowers to the monument of Independence on the occasion of the 26th anniversary of Independence of Ukraine. Ceremony was also attended by the delegation from Republic of Albania, which arrived to Kharkiv to celebrate the Day of the City of Kharkiv and the Day of Independence of Ukraine. The delegation was headed by Deputy Mayor of Tirana, Abaz Hado.
25.08.2017 The delegation from Albania have visited the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv
The delegation from Albania, headed by Deputy Mayor of Tirana, Abaz Hado, met with Shahin Omarov and co-workers of the Consulate. The Honorary Consul have spoken about the main activities of the Consulate and its results.
Abaz Hado was grateful to the Consul for the warm welcome and have noted the importance of signing the Cooperation Agreement between Tirana and Kharkiv, which gives an impetus to the active establishment of interregional relations.
During the meeting, parties discussed possible areas of mutually beneficial cooperation between Tirana and Kharkiv in various fields – economy, culture, education, and tourism.
19.09.2017 Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv took part in the ceremony of laying flowers to the Memorial of Glory in the Forest Park
The solemn ceremony is dedicated to the 74th anniversary of the liberation of the Kharkiv region from the fascist invaders. Heads of the Kharkiv regional state administration and the Kharkiv regional council, heads of districts of the region, representatives of the diplomatic corps and clergy of the Kharkiv region, the general public of the Kharkiv region took part in it.
21.09.2017 Meeting of Spresa Kureta and Shahin Omarov with Director of the 2nd European Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Vasily Bodnar
During the meeting, Mr. Consul and Madam. Ambassador met with the Director of the 2nd European Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Mr. V. Bodnar, the plan for diplomatic cooperation between Ukraine and Albania has been outlined, and agreements have been reached on the nearest and prospective projects.
22.09.2017 Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Albania in Ukraine Shpresа Kuretа and Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv Shahin Omarov took part in the opening of the IX International Economic Forum “Innovation. Investments. Kharkov initiatives! "
Kharkiv Governor Yulia Svitlychna, representatives of the government, investment and venture funds, entrepreneurs and experts took part in the event. This year, delegations from 30 countries, in particular, Albania, the USA, China, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Brazil, Germany, France, Norway, Belgium, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Turkey attended the forum.
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Albania in Poland (Ukraine concurrently) Shpresa Kureta took part in the forum and gave a welcoming speech, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv Shahin Omarov has also participated in the forum.
Within the framework of the forum, all-Ukrainian meeting dealing with directions of machine-building development and five panel discussions were arranged. The discussions centered on decentralization and effective management in the local communities, new energy, Ukrainian export development, agro-industry and knowledge economy.
“In addition to professional discussions, we are also planning to sign contracts amounting $75 million, which will be involved in the Kharkiv region’s economic sector. Furthermore, we are aiming to sign seven memorandums on cooperation and energy efficiency, science, and support for small and medium-sized businesses,” Svitlychnaya noted.
According to the local authorities, this forum has emphasized once again that Kharkiv and the Kharkiv region are considered as one of the most attractive regions for investments.
The Forum’s co-organizers are Kharkiv Regional State Administration, Kharkiv Regional Council, and DCH Business Group.
The forum, which has been taken place for the ninth consecutive year in Kharkiv, became one of the largest investment events in Ukraine. In 2016, more than 500 participants from 16 countries took part in it.
23.09.2017 Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Albania in Ukraine Shpresа Kuretа and Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv Shahin Omarov took part in the opening of the Great Slobozhansky Fair
All regions of the Kharkiv oblast were present at the fair and were showing their roots, history and traditions. On the fair, national producers were selling more than two thousand types of products and everyone had possibility to purchase products directly from the manufacturer. Two days in a row at the fair there were festive events, and the residents of the region can not only buy the necessary goods, but also be charged with a good mood.
Together with the governor of Kharkiv oblast Yulia Svetlichna, the Great Slobozhansky Fair was visited by representatives of foreign delegations, including the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Albania in Poland (Ukraine concurrently) Shpresa Kureta, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Serbian Republic in Ukraine Rade Bulatovich, First Secretary of the Kingdom of Sweden in Ukraine Luis Mercing and others.
25.09.2017 Meeting between Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Albania in Ukraine Shpresа Kuretа and Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv Shahin Omarov with the Vice-Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, Ivana Klimpush-Tsintsadze
Within the framework of the meeting, the acquaintance of Madam Ambassador and Honorary Consul with the Vice-Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, Ivana Klimpush-Tsintsadze has taken place. Directions of economic cooperation between Ukraine and Albania have been outlined, and agreements on the nearest and prospective projects have been reached.
25.09.2017 Meeting between Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Albania in Ukraine Shpresа Kuretа and Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv Shahin Omarov with the Vice-President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ukraine, Mikhail Nepran
Within the framework of the meeting, the acquaintance of Madam Ambassador and Honorary Consul with the Vice-President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ukraine, Mikhail Nepran has taken place. Directions of economic cooperation between Ukraine and Albania have been outlined, and agreements on cooperation between the Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Ukraine and Albania were reached.
25.09.2017 Meeting between Meeting between Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Albania in Ukraine Shpresа Kuretа and Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv Shahin Omarov with the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee of Foreign Affairs Mrs. Anna Gopko
Within the framework of the meeting, the acquaintance of Madam Ambassador and Honorary Consul with the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee of Foreign Affairs Mrs. Anna Gopko has taken place. Prospective directions of relations’ development between Ukraine and Albania were discussed, agreements on the nearest and perspective projects were reached. The meeting was attended by the Head of the Inter-parliamentary friendship group of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine with the Republic of Albania, Mr. Vitaly Kurilo.
25.09.2017 Meeting between Meeting between Meeting between Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Albania in Ukraine Shpresа Kuretа and Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv Shahin Omarov with the Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine, Mikhail Titarchuk
Within the framework of the meeting, the acquaintance of Madam Ambassador and Honorary Consul with the Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine, Mikhail Titarchuk has taken place. Prospective directions of relations’ development in the field of economy and trade between Ukraine and Albania were discussed.
05.10.2017 Honorary Consul took part in the opening of the “VI Agro-industrial exhibition” and forum dedicated to the farming support “Agroport East Kharkiv 2017”
Dr. Shakhin Omarov participated in the Strategic Forum, dedicated this year to the World Food Day, within which will be revealed the potential of external and domestic agricultural markets.
The forum was attended by regional leaders, representatives of central and local authorities, international experts, representatives of public organizations and profile business. Subjects of the forum are reviewing markets of dairy products, grain crops, oil-bearing crops, and also perspective export directions, among which there are organic production, vegetables and fruits, products with the added cost.
Within the framework of the Forum it is planned to discuss the problems of climate changes and adaptation of the agriculture of Eastern Ukraine to new conditions, also it is planned to hold Field Day on the demonstration fields of the Kharkiv National Agricultural University named after V.V. Dokuchaev.
12.10.2017 Honorary Consul had the meeting with the representatives of Albanian International Association "Food and Welfare Association"
During the meeting, sides discussed the directions of mutually beneficial cultural and economic cooperation between Albania and Ukraine for the nearest future.
Shahin Omarov took part in the International KazanFireFest-2017 culinary competition by the invitation of Slobozhansky Culinary Guild of the Ukrainian Culinary Union.
The International Culinary Festival promotes the introduction of the world culinary art standards, integration into the professional world space, exchange of innovative experience and expansion of professional practical skills of cooks and confectioners.
14.10.2017 Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania was honorary guest on the International Culinary Skill Competition “KazanFireFest-2017”
By the invitation of Slobozhansky Guild of the Ukrainian Culinary Union, Shakhin Omarov took part in inauguration process of the international competition, which in this year took place in Kharkiv. The main task of this competition is the introduction of the world culinary art standards, integration into the professional world space, exchange of innovative experience of cooks and confectioners from different countries.
The competition was attended by juniors and experienced professionals all over the world: Azerbaijan, Albania, Israel, India, Cyprus, Mauritius, Moldova, Poland, Serbia, Slovenia, Turkey, Ukraine, Croatia, Montenegro and other countries. Culinary competitions of such level contribute to the introduction of innovative models of process organization, development of multicultural ties, international experience exchange.
15.10.2017 Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv was awarded with the Gratitude Diploma on the festival "Kazan Fire Fest-2017"
Dr. Shahin Omarov, in the role of Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Ukraine, was an honored guest on the awarding ceremony of culinary competitions in the frame of the International Culinary Festival "Kazan Fire Fest‑2017".
More than 80 young chefs participated in the culinary competitions, and the highly qualified professionals in the field of cooking from all over the world, including representatives of the Albanian Food and Welfare Association represented by the President, Mrs. Ardeta Kochi and the Secretary General, Mr. Asim Prengezaj, have participated in the festival in the role of jury.
During the awarding ceremony, President of the Albanian Food and Welfare Association, Mrs. Kochi, presented the gratitude diploma to the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Ukraine, Dr. Omarov Shahin, and expressed gratitude to the Consulate for active support of Albanian nation and comprehensive development of relations between Ukraine and Albania.
19.10.2017 Students from Ukraine attended courses of Albanian language at the University of Tirana
On the basis of the Faculty of Linguistics and History of the University in Tirana, from 1 to 30 September this year, three representatives of the Albanian diaspora in Ukraine attended courses in the Albanian language - Maria Buchakchiaska, Natalia Kircheva and Leonid Kupriyanov.
Along with classes at the university, excursions on historical Albania, acquaintance with local residents and features of national traditions, including Albanian folk dances, were organized for students.
Returning to Ukraine, the participants of the summer courses set up a letter with gratitude to the Honorary Consulate for "the opportunity to touch the land of their ancestors, study the modern literary Albanian language, the opportunity to share knowledge and information about the ancestral homeland with the Albanians in Ukraine, further teach the language, develop, educate patriotism and respect for the homeland of our ancestors, preserve our identity and establish international relations".
26.10.2017 Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania took part in the business forum "Problems of Investment Development and Competitive Opportunities of the Albanian Economy"
By the invitation of the President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tirana, Nikolina Yaka, Shahin Omarov with the group of businessmen from Ukraine took part in the annual business forum in Albania.
The Forum discussed promising areas for the development of Albania's economic cooperation with other countries by creating an attractive environment for investment as an important factor in the growth and modernization of the economy, issues of increasing exports and employment opportunities.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Albania, Ditmir Busati, the Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Goran Svilanovic, the Prime Minister of the Republic and Albania Edi Rama, the Mayor of Tirana Erion Velia, representatives of foreign ministries and departments took part in the Forum.
27.10.2017 Honorary Consul Shahin Omarov held consultations in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Albania
During the official visit to Albania, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania held the following consultations:
- with the head of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Albania, Arqile Sota and the head of the Consular Affairs Department, Guri Selmani;
- with the head of the Asian and East European directions, Mimoza Halimi,;
- with the head of the department of economic diplomacy, Silvana Leskaj.
Sides have discussed the expansion of diplomatic cooperation between the countries, including the creation of working commissions, expansion of economic cooperation between Albania and Ukraine in the nearest future, joint activities in events’ organization on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and Albania, the opening of Skanderbeg monuments in Odessa and Zaporozhye regions of Ukraine (2018 was declared as the year of Skanderbeg) and other issues.
08.11.2017 Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv spoke on the television, channel ATN, in the program "Vidzzerkalennya"
The topic of the program was "Development of cultural and economic relations between Ukraine and Albania". The program was also attended by the President of the Sports Club "UFC-Olympic" Evgeny Ruchka, who spoke about the prospects for cooperation between the youth football teams of two countries.
13.11.2017 Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania in Kharkiv took part in the grand opening of a mural on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and Germany
17.11.2017 Honorary Consul Shahin Omarov met with the staff of the Regional Children's Hospital No.1, Kharkiv
The meeting is dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and Albania, and its purpose is to introduce Ukrainians to a vibrant and distinctive European country, Albania.
23.11.2017 Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania Shahin Omarov took part in the traditional Toloka Talks forum
The presentation of the program of the classical music festival "Kharkiv-Music-Fest" took place at the forum with participation of world-famous stars from the USA, Germany, Austria, Great Britain and Ukraine. The funds raised from forum will go to the Festival.
The forum was held on the initiative of the Kharkiv Community Foundation "Toloka" and with the support of the Honorary Consulate of the French Republic in Kharkiv.
25.11.2017 Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania took part in the ceremony of laying flowers to the Cross of memory of the victims of the famines.
28.11.2017 Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania took part in the celebration of the 105th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Albania (by the invitation of the President of Albania, Ilira Meta).
Shakhin Omarov conveyed congratulations from the Chairman of the Kharkiv regional state administration Yuliya Svetlichnaya.
06.12.2017 Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania took part in the Business Forum Poland - Albania: Problems and Opportunities
The aim of the Forum is to present opportunities for trade and investment cooperation between Poland and Albania and to present the strengths of both countries, as well as the potential of Albania as an attractive investment region for Polish companies.
07.12.2017 Signing of the Memorandum on Cooperation between the Chairman of the Union of Agro-business of Albania and the Honorary Consul of Albania in Kharkiv.
07.12.2017 Meeting of the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Albania with the head of the Department of Economic Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Albania Silvana Leskay.
The meeting was attended by Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Albania in Poland (Ukraine) Shpres Kuret.
15.12.2017 Shahin Omarov as part of the official delegation of Albania took part in a friendly meeting with Deputy Foreign Minister Vasily Bodnar
On the meeting from Ukrainian side, Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Vasily Bodnar and Director of the 2nd European Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Vladimir Shkurov. The Albanian delegation was represented by the Deputy Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania Artemis Dralo and the Ambassador of Albania, National Coordinator of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania Llesh Kola.
15.12.2017 Honorary Consul Shahin Omarov, as part of the official delegation of Albania, took part in the 37th meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Black Sea Economic Council (BSEC) member states.
The meeting of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Council was attended by senior officials of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Black Sea and the Southern Balkans, members of the organization.
From the Republic of Albania, the Deputy Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania, Artemis Dralo and the Ambassador of Albania, the National Coordinator of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania, Llesh Kola took part.