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 and VOA Eurasia Division Director Elez Biberaj with Albanian President Ilir Meta in Tirana, September 27, 2017.
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VOA Director interviews with Lutfi Dervishi of public broadcaster TVSH in Tirana, Albania, who is also one of VOA’s affiliates, September 27, 2017.
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VOA Director interviews with Erion Kacorri of News 24, television station and VOA affiliate in Tirana, Albania, September 27, 2017.
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(L to R): VOA Albanian Service Chief Arben Xhixho, VOA Eurasia Division Director Elez Biberaj, VOA Director Amanda Bennett, Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj, in Pristina, September 29, 2017.