For the first time in Voice of America’s 75-year history, the organization’s director visited the western Balkans. VOA Director Amanda Bennett visited Serbia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Albania, and Kosovo, during which she met with top regional leaders, stopped by many of VOA’s affiliate stations, and spoke to journalists and groups of prominent women from the region. Take a look at the images below from her trip.
Voice of America Director Amanda Bennett Visits Top Regional Leaders and VOA Affiliate Stations in the Western Balkans
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VOA Director Amanda Bennett meets with the Mayor of Shkoder, Albania, Voltana Ademi, September 26, 2017.
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VOA Director Amanda Bennett, VOA Eurasia Division Director Elez Biberaj, and VOA Albanian Service Chief Arben Xhixho meet with the Mayor of Shkoder, Albania, Voltana Ademi, and her staff, September 26, 2017.
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VOA Director Amanda Bennett, VOA Eurasia Division Director Elez Biberaj, and VOA Albanian Service Chief Arben Xhixho with the Mayor of Shkoder, Albania, Voltana Ademi, and her staff, September 26, 2017.
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VOA Director interviews with Ilva Tare of Ora News TV Station in Tirana, Albania, September 26, 2017.