As part of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha took part in a discussion on strengthening regional cooperation, organized within the framework of Romania’s chairmanships of the Central European Initiative (CEI) and the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP).
Minister Hoxha stressed that in a world shaped by growing uncertainty, war, hybrid threats, cyberattacks and economic pressures, our response must be clear: more cooperation, not fragmentation; more dialogue, not confrontation; and more practical action, the Foreign Ministry’s press office said in a media statement.
According to Hoxha, regional cooperation is no longer merely a matter of good-neighborly relations, but a strategic necessity.
“For Albania, regional cooperation remains a cornerstone of our foreign policy and a strategic investment in the peace, security, stability and prosperity of the Western Balkans and Europe as a whole,” Hoxha said.
For the Foreign Minister, regional cooperation and EU membership are mutually interconnected.
“Stronger regional ties help advance the European perspective, while the prospect of EU membership provides a powerful impetus for cooperation, reform and connectivity. Trust enables cooperation, cooperation strengthens resilience, and resilience creates opportunities for our citizens,” the Minister concluded.
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