Albania’s State Police Director General, Skënder Hita, was received in Rome by his Italian counterpart, Prefect Vittorio Pisani, Director General of the Italian Police. The official meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between the two countries in tackling organized crime, illicit trafficking and cybercrime.
During the bilateral meeting, the two police chiefs praised the strong ties between Albanian and Italian law enforcement agencies and highlighted the results achieved by joint investigation teams targeting cross-border criminal groups. They described the teams as a successful model for cooperation at the European level.
Hita thanked the Italian police for their continued support over the years and said deepening ties with strategic partners would be one of his main priorities as police chief.
“Thank you for welcoming me, and I thank the Italian police for everything they have done over the years to support the Albanian State Police. I am committed to building on the excellent relationship of trust and cooperation we have established and strengthening it further,” Hita said.
Pisani reaffirmed the Italian police’s full support for their Albanian counterparts and stressed the importance of stepping up efforts to combat illicit trafficking and cybercrime.
The two sides also discussed continued support for aerial surveillance to help prevent and combat the cultivation of illicit drug crops in Albania.
The meeting in Rome was aimed at improving coordination and information sharing between the two police forces and strengthening their ability to respond jointly to emerging security challenges.
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