TIRANA, June 26 / ATA /- The Netherlands has appreciated the progress achieved by Albania in the light of the country’s integration process.
Before the EU General Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg, the Dutch Foreign Affairs, Minister Stef Blok expressed his confidence that the European Union will give the green light to start the accession negotiations with Macedonia and Albania.
“I hope that today we can make a decision for the beginning of negotiations with the two countries. The two countries have made significant progress, with regard to rule of law and the fight against corruption, but at the same time have not yet reached where they are,” he said.
“It is important to show consistency in the improvement of the rule of law and the fight against corruption, “the Dutch diplomat Stef Blok added. //a.i/
