On Thursday, January 7, 2021, the Bektashi World Leader, His Grace, Haxhi Dede Edmond Brahimaj, received at the Bektashi Holy See and held a conversation with the Ambassador of France to our country, Mrs. Elisabeth Barsacq.
Visit of the French diplomat, Mrs. Barsacq at the Bektashi Holy See, took place on the occasion of the beginning of her diplomatic mandate in Albania.
Bektashian’s grandfather welcomed the ambassador and wished her a successful mission in our country.
He also briefly introduced Ms. Barsacq with the history, the Holy See, the Shrine, the museum of Bektashism, the departments, the activity and the role of the Headquarters and the Bektashi Community in Albania, the region and beyond. In this conversation, Dede Edmond Brahimaj, also introduced the diplomat of the friendly country and with the presence of the Bektashi community in France, the joint activities that take place continuously in both countries, where among the most important is the traditional annual activity, “Days of Culture Bektashi ”, which takes place in Paris.
Ambassador Barsacq, expressed interest in the history of the Bektashi Community from its foundation and its journey to the present day and praised the commitment of the World Leader in his noble mission to preach peace, love and harmony among people, regardless of race, religion, nationality, color and ethnicity .. Also, during the meeting was discussed about religious freedoms, harmony and rights of religion, as fundamental human rights ..
At the end of the visit, Mrs. Barsacq thanked the World Leader for the hospitality and expressed her readiness to cooperate on issues that are of common interest and above all praised the role of the Dedeliks , the Bektashi Community and the World Leader in preserving and strengthening religious coexistence in Albania.
Prepared by:
Xhorxhin Cullhaj