Mr. Husein Memić is the Minister of Tourism and Youth of Serbia.
Mr. Limani is the Minister of Social Policy, Demographics and Youth.
He is a prominent politician and history professor.Born on 14 January 1973, Limani is Albanian by nationality. He completed his higher education at the Faculty of Philosophy within the State University in Tetovo, where in 2004 he obtained the title history professor.
His professional career started in the private sector and in the period between 2005 and 2007 he worked as a manager of a private company in the area of oil derivatives trade. Between 2007 and 2010 he was president of the civil organization “NDRISHE” where he actively worked on improvement of the civil rights and social justice.
From 2007 until 2011 Limani was a member of the Supervisory Board of the JSC “MEPSO”. Between 2011 and 2021 he worked as a deputy general manager and member of the Supervisory Board of JSC ESM where he gave enormous contribution to the development of the energy sector.
In 2021 Limani started a candidacy as an independent candidate for mayor of the municipality of Kichevo, and as of 2022 he is the Vice-President of the political movement BESA.
In 2024 Limani was elected member of the Assembly of the Republic of North Macedonia.
Fatmir Limani in addition to Albanian is fluent in English and German.
Mr. Dragoslav Šćekić was born on 10 July 1977 in Berane. He holds a degree in economics, having graduated as an accomplished economist.
His professional journey commenced at Atlasmont Bank, where he worked in payment control. His dedication to public service led him to become the President of the Municipality of Berane.
Following his tenure as the Municipality President, Mr. Šćekić assumed the role of Acting Director of the Health Insurance Fund of Montenegro. After a year spent in the Fund, Mr. Šćekić became the Minister of Health.
He also played an active role in the legislative domain as a Member of the Parliament of Montenegro during two mandates.
Subsequently, he served as the Vice President of the Parliament of the Association of Montenegrin Municipalities, and later as the Vice President of the Management Board of the same association. Additionally, he represented Montenegro as a member of the delegation at the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg from 2016 to 2021.
Currently, Mr. Šćekić is the Vice-President of the Government for Demography and Youth and the Minister of Sports and Youth in Montenegro.
Blerim Gashani is the Minister of Youth and Sports of Kosovo. He previously served as Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, where he also held national coordinator roles for Integrated Border Management, Anti-Trafficking, and Migration. He has extensive experience in public administration and international missions, having worked with UNMIK, EULEX, and the UK organization NI-CO, managing security and justice-related projects in Kosovo. Gashani is also known as a publicist and journalist, with hundreds of articles published across Kosovo, Albania, and North Macedonia. He has authored two books: Vjeshtë e ngrime (2017, co-authored) and Kronikë e rrënimit të Kosovës (2020).
*This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence.
Holding the position of University Senior Research Assistant at the University of Mostar since 2021, Mr Ivan Ćubela is a dedicated professional who actively contributes to both research and political initiatives in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
From 2020 to 2023 he served as a Senior Expert Associate for Media and Communications at the Croatian Democratic Union/President's Office, demonstrating his versatility in the fields of politics and communication. He holds a Master's degree (MA) in Political Science from the University of Mostar and he is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Political Science at the same institution. He was also awarded the Dean's Award for Best Student at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in 2016. His academic research focuses on topics such as electoral legitimacy and diversity management in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Beyond his academic achievements, Mr Ćubela holds a significant role as the Vice President of Youth of
HDZ BiH since 2021, actively engaging in social and political activities.
Lira Pipa was born in Tirana on 24 June 1991. She currently serves as Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport. Prior to this role, Ms. Lira Pipa served as Deputy Minister of Economy, Culture and Innovation, where she was actively involved in the drafting and implementation of cultural policies at the local level. During this period, she contributed to enriching the Albanian artistic and cultural calendar and to promoting cultural and archaeological sites, as well as to reforming support schemes for artists and cultural organizations.
She also coordinated the development of the International Cultural Weeks in Albania in cooperation with diplomatic missions, and the cultural programme accompanying the organization of “Giro d’Italia 2025” in Albania, transforming this sporting event into an important moment of cultural and tourism promotion for the country.
During her tenure, the platform “Albanian Cultural Days Abroad” was launched for the first time, a cultural diplomacy initiative aimed at presenting Albania’s heritage and contemporary creative output on the international stage. In the same context, Ms. Pipa contributed to the establishment of the public foundation “CulturAlb”, dedicated to supporting Albanian craftsmanship and authentic products, with the objective of developing a sustainable Albanian souvenir line.
From February 2019, Lira Pipa worked at the General Directorate of Road Transport Services, an institution under the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy, initially as Director of Public Relations and subsequently as Chief of Cabinet. During her activity at GDRTS, she was involved in organizing numerous educational initiatives on road safety; the RETRO project for revitalizing the collection of historic Albanian vehicles and transforming it into an internationally recognized cultural movement; the organization of two successful editions of Automotive Fair I and II, the largest automotive fair in Albania; human resources management programmes; and the improvement of citizen services through communication and digital marketing as an innovative approach within public administration.
These efforts contributed to shaping the image of DPSHTRR as a model institution and a success story. Specialized in economics and marketing, and with a rich artistic career as a photographer and participant in the Venice Biennale, she has distinguished herself in the successful administration of the sectors she has led.
In 2012, she completed her studies at the Faculty of Economics, University of Tirana, in Business Administration, and in 2014 she graduated with high results from a Master’s degree in Marketing at the same institution Following her studies, she became part of the “Walter Hallstein” scholarship programme in Ludwigsburg, Stuttgart, Germany, a professional internship and valuable experience that provided first-hand insight into municipal governance, local administrative structures, financial programmes, and the management of urban challenges.
From November 2013, Lira Pipa worked at the law firm “Frost & Fire Consulting”, where she was engaged in the preparation of documentation and professional reports, information management for clients, and assistance in the company’s financial and administrative processes. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in institutional organization, document analysis, and the coordination of support processes.
From September 2016, she contributed to the Public Communication Directorate of the Agency of Parks and Recreation of the Municipality of Tirana, where she was involved in the preparation of promotional and audiovisual materials for activities held at the Grand Park of the Artificial Lake, the Tirana Amphitheatre, as well as for major civic initiatives, including the promotion of the “Tirana Ime Outdoor” application and the “Donate a Tree” programme.