Rama in Luxembourg to Attend the 10th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference

Prime Minister Edi Rama will attend the 10th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference in Luxembourg on Tuesday.

In a Facebook post, Rama said that Albania is marking another important step towards European Union membership.

He added that the formal closure of negotiations on Chapter 20, “Enterprise and Industrial Policy,” is expected to take place.

With the closure of this chapter, Albania will have provisionally closed four negotiating chapters, continuing its progress in the EU accession process and pursuing its goal of concluding negotiations by the end of 2027.

Chapter 20 focuses on entrepreneurship development, industrial policies, business support, innovation, and improving the competitiveness of the Albanian economy.

Agenda:

16:40 – Departure for the European Convention Centre.

16:45 – Doorstep statements.

16:50 – Group photo of Prime Minister Edi Rama, European Commissioner Marta Kos, and Minister Thomas Byrne.

17:00 – Opening of the 10th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference and adoption of the agenda.

17:45 – Conclusion of the Intergovernmental Conference, followed by a press conference with Prime Minister Edi Rama, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, and Irish Minister Thomas Byrne.

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