TIRANA, March 31 /ATA/ – By I. Vata/ European Union ambassador Luigi Soreca had an online conversation with DP head Lulzim Basha over last week’s European Council decision to open accession negotiations with Albania.
“A fruitful conversation today with Lulzim Basha on accession talks following last week’s European Council decision. We recognized the importance of the reforms made by Albania to get the green light and agreed that they should continue in view of the first Intergovernmental Conference. This effort of the whole society will need the cooperation and monitoring of the opposition,” Soreca stated.
“We also touched on EU assistance to Albania in ongoing battle with COVID-19 and reconstruction efforts after the Nov 26 earthquake,’ EU ambassador said.
For his part, DP head, Lulzim Basha thanked ambassador Soreca and EU for expression of the positive will with the decision for opening of accession negotiations after fulfillment of 15 conditions.
“The Democratic Party and opposition will do everything it their capacity to contribute to this vital process for Albania and the Albanians. Gratitude to EU for Assistance in Combating COVID 19. We are in dire need of medical equipment and financial support for people and the economy to overcome this crisis,” he said.
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