TIRANA, June 20 / ATA /- The Albanian Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka is on a two-day visit in the United Kingdom. During her visit Xhaçka held a meeting with the Secretary of State for Defense of the United Kingdom, Gavin Williamson.
Minister Xhaçka met also with UK Minister of State for Europe and Americas, Alan Duncan , Director General for Political Affairs at the Foreign and Commonwealth, Richard Moore, Deputy Leader of the House of Lords as well as Minister of State for Defence , Lord Howe.
“The opening of negotiations increases the responsibility of our institutions for further transformation of our country. Albania deserves the decision to open negotiations for EU membership. Opening of negotiations is a positive step towards a stabilized domestic and regional politics and the security perspective ,” the Albanian Minister of Defense, Xhaçka stated.
Meanwhile, the UK Defense Secretary, Williamson stressed that, “Albania has taken important steps in strengthening democratic institutions and this is of great relevance to the Balkans.”
On her part, Minister Xhaçka said that, “through the UK support , we are making every effort to build the future military leadership in the Albanian Armed Forces.”
In September, the ‘Albanian Lion 2018” , the Albanian-British military exercise, will be held in Albania with the participation of hundreds of UK military officers. //a.i/
