TIRANA, March 13/ATA/- “Germany is willing to continue to assist Albania and remains a well-wisher of Albania. I hope there will be a positive decision on Albania opening EU accession negotiations in June 2019”, said Minister of State for Europe Michael Roth during his meeting with Albania’s Acting Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Gent Cakaj in Berlin.
The interlocutors positively assessed the close partnership in function of strengthening EU-Albania links. Roth said that Germany treats with priority Albania and Western Balkans’ European perspective.
Roth emphasized that Albania is a factor of stability and security in the region and that the country must continue the good job with implementation of the undertaken reforms necessary to meet the five EU requirements.
“Vetting in the justice system is an extraordinary reform”, said Minister Roth.
On his part, Cakaj emphasized that Albania wants to promote cooperation with Germany as a partner in fulfilment of all the tasks set so that to get integrated in the European family.
Cakaj expressed gratitude to Minister Roth for the support and the positive will Germany has shown in every step of Albania’s journey toward the EU./a.g/p.s./
