TIRANA, November 5 /ATSH/ – President Bajram Begaj met today with the Ambassador of the European Union Delegation to Albania Sofia Moreira de Sousa, who presented him with the European Commission’s progress report on Albania.
The president appreciated this year’s progress report as evidence of advancement in the integration process and as another important step forward toward the historic goal of our country’s EU membership.
The Head of State expressed his gratitude to the European Commission, via the EU Ambassador, for its unwavering support of Albania and its commitment to Western Balkans enlargement.
President Begaj reaffirmed that Albania stays committed to wrapping up negotiations by 2027 and joining the EU by 2030.
In this context, the president emphasized Albania’s unshakeable commitment to fostering the rule of law, countering corruption and organized crime and defending media freedom.
The Head of State reiterated that respect for the rule of law, the proper functioning of institutions and democratic dialogue remain crucial to achieving European integration. /m.m/a.f/r.e/p.s./
