Prime Minister Edi Rama has issued a public reaction after the serious incident in Berlin, where according to publicly released information one person has died and 16 others have been injured. In his message, the head of government expressed solidarity with Germany and condemned violence and extremism.
Rama’s message after the incident in Berlin
In the published reaction, Rama said he was shocked by the news coming from the German capital and, on behalf of the government, conveyed solidarity to the German state and its citizens.
He stated that there can be no tolerance for hatred, violence or extremism, describing them as a threat not only to citizens’ security, but also to the values on which, according to him, democracies stand.
Call for a united stance against violence
According to the message published by the prime minister, such acts require a united and unequivocal stance against every form of violence and extremism.
At the end of the reaction, Rama expressed support for the victim’s family and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
What has been reported so far
From the information made public so far, the incident in Berlin has left one victim and 16 injured.
No further details about the circumstances of the attack were given in this official reaction by the head of the Albanian government.
Tirana’s reaction comes in line with political declarations of solidarity after serious events affecting Albania’s partner countries.
Beyond the political message, it remains for the German authorities to fully clarify the circumstances and nature of the attack in Berlin.