TIRANA, Jan 29 /ATA/ – By I. Vata/ Minister of Justice, Etilda Gjonaj, met with the Head of the OSCE Presence, Vincenzo Del Monaco, to discuss the strengthening of cooperation between the Ministry of Justice and the OSCE Presence in Albania.
The meeting touched on the outcome of the Justice Reform so far and the path to full implementation of this vital justice reform in Albania. Minister of Justice Etilda Gjonaj also briefed the Head of the OSCE Presence on the role as National Coordinator Against Corruption, the work done and the current challenges of the fight against corruption in the country.
The Chairman of the OSCE Presence, Vincenzo Del Monaco, for his part, offered support to the Ministry of Justice to introduce new approaches and strategies in the areas of joint cooperation and put the emphasis on promotion and advancement of the role of youth programs, not only to change the perception of corruption as a phenomenon, but also to bring about change in the community behaviors among young people as drivers of change.
Gjonaj stated that ‘alignment of priorities with international partners and OSCE expertise are two very important elements to unify approaches, strategies and goals both in the fight against corruption, in the full implementation of the Justice Reform and in every issue related to Albania’s European Union integration. ”
The interlocutors also discussed the support for the penitentiary system in Albania and an evaluation report on the special regime in maximum security prisons drafted by the Presence.
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