TIRANA, December 31/ATA/ Minister of Justice Etilda Gjonaj posted a congratulatory message on occasion of the New Year emphasizing that in 2020 there have been significant achievements in the justice sector.
“Today, it is the last day of 2020 and the time to look back for the last time and start with optimism and energy, another year of great significance for Albania”.
“In 2020, we faced us with a multitude of challenges, both human and professional. Recovery from the earthquake and facing the pandemic made it difficult for us, but never hindered the objectives of our work”, – stressed Gjonaj.
“Achievements in implementation of Justice Reform during 2020, in addition to the difficulties encountered due to the pandemic, have been significant in completing the sub-legal framework as well as in the establishment and functioning of new justice institutions. The good news of the last days of the year is we managed to bring the Constitutional Court in full functionality, a challenge of the last two years with the filling of vacancies “, – added Gjonaj.
In the coming year, the biggest responsibility is of the new institutions, which must give the long-awaited results from the citizens “, – emphasized Minister Gjonaj.
According to her, “The fight against corruption and the promotion of Integrity have been our undisputed priority during 2020 and will continue in the capacity of National Anti-Corruption Coordinator during 2021”.
“Strengthening judicial relations in cooperation with foreign authorities has marked positive results during 2020, which culminated with the signing of the Extradition Agreement after 87 years between Albania and the United States,” said Gjonaj./j.p/p.s./
