A 17-year-old shines at the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna

On March 24–25, 2026, Natali Lumani, a second-year student at the “Petro Nini Luarasi” school in Tirana, participated in the Leadership and Diplomacy Summit in Vienna, Austria, an international event with participants from around the world. Natali was selected as a winner among many applicants from different countries, representing her school and our country with dignity.

The conference was held at the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, one of the most prestigious institutions in the world in the field of diplomacy.

During the conference, she successfully presented the topic:

“Albania's Exemplary Model of Religious Tolerance in Europe”, where she highlighted the values of coexistence and tolerance that characterize Albanian society.

As part of the activities at the Diplomatic Academy, an Expert Session – Leadership & Drug Awareness was also held, with lecturer Mr. Gerd Polzl (Austrian Chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World), who spoke about the importance of raising awareness on this issue.

On the second day, participants visited the United Nations Office in Vienna (UNO Vienna), where they got firsthand insight into the functioning of international organizations.

Additionally, participants had the opportunity to attend presentations on issues related to “Drugs and Crime”, learning about the role and activities of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in addressing global challenges.

Natali’s participation in this prestigious event represents not only a personal achievement but also a dignified promotion of her school and our country on an international stage.

“KORÇA BOOM”