US Ambassador to Tirana, Yuri Kim has participated Tuesday in the "Promoting the school as a community center" conference organized by the Ministry of Education in cooperation with the US Embassy.

In her speech during the conference, Ambassador Kim addressed the youth, stating that they should be ambitious for themselves and respect others.

"If you are just part of schools and programs it is important to say something. Let me explain what affects. I want you all to be ambitious about yourself. For schooling. You have to work hard. Respect is also important. Respect starts with self-respect.

I want you to ask yourself every morning who I am and who I want to be. Respect yourself. Respect others. Not because of any other factor, but respecting others is a sign of self-respect", underlined the diplomat.