TIRANA, July 18/ATA/-President of Croatia Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović said during a joint press conference with President of the Republic Ilir Meta on Wednesday in Tirana that Croatia will support Albania in its European journey.
“Being aware of Albania’s influence in South-East Europe, the two countries will establish strategic relations. Meanwhile, Croatia will support Albania with the integration process which I believe will soon be finalized”, said Kitarović.
Further on, the Croatian president focused on economic cooperation between the two countries.
She highlighted the fact that the two countries have improved the economic and trade relations while they maintain transport and infrastructure links. “Trade relations increased by 20% in 2017”, said she.
Kitarović also emphasized cooperation in the field of energy.
Besides the hydropower stations, Kitarović spoke about renewable energy, improvement of the distribution service in the gas pipelines and offering of facilities at the ports and railway infrastructure. /e.caushi/p.s./
