Albanian Parliament Speaker Niko Peleshi has paid an official visit to the Czech Republic, where he met with Tomio Okamura, Speaker of the Czech Chamber of Deputies, and Miloš Vystrčil, President of the Senate.
The meetings focused on bilateral relations, strengthening interparliamentary cooperation, and the Czech Republic’s support for Albania’s accession to the European Union.
During the discussions, both sides praised the excellent relations between the two countries, built on traditional friendship, ongoing political dialogue, and shared European values. They also expressed their willingness to expand cooperation in the fields of economy, tourism, education, and other sectors.
The Albanian Parliament Speaker expressed appreciation for the Czech Republic’s continued support for Albania’s European integration and its position in favor of a merit-based enlargement process.
Peleshi emphasized that political support from EU member states is particularly important at this stage of the negotiations, as Albania continues working to implement reforms and achieve its strategic goal of EU membership.
Special attention was also given to the European perspective of the Western Balkans and the role of the Visegrád Group countries in supporting the region’s integration.
Regarding parliamentary cooperation, Peleshi highlighted the importance of increasing contacts between parliamentary leaders, committees, and friendship groups.
He welcomed the resumption of activities by the Czech-Albanian Friendship Group in the Chamber of Deputies and expressed interest in expanding mutual exchanges, including cooperation between parliamentary committees responsible for European affairs and foreign policy.
At the conclusion of the meetings, both sides reaffirmed the importance of dialogue and cooperation between the two countries, as well as the contribution of parliamentary diplomacy to peace, security, and stability in the region.
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