TIRANA, October 17 /ATA/ The National Council for European Integration held today the routine meeting on the presentation of the annual report of the European Commission for Albania (2022).
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Olta Xhaçka spoke about the follow-up steps of the recommendations of this report.
Xhaçka said that, “The EC report recognizes the great work that has been done and confirms Albania’s progress”.
“Albania has continued to fulfill all the conditions defined in the Council Conclusions of March 2020. The country has achieved significant progress in adoption of the EU acquis in recent years”, Xhaçka emphasized.
Regarding functioning of the judiciary, Xhaçka said that, “Albania has passed even the countries of the region that have been negotiating for almost a decade.
“The comprehensive justice reform has resulted in overall good progress”, underlined Xhaçka.
As for the reform of the public administration, Xhaçka said that, “Albania results with a moderate level of preparation”.
Regarding the fight against corruption and organized crime, Xhaçka added that, “Albania has made preparations which have yielded some results”.
Regarding basic human rights, Xhaçka said that, “We have attained the international standards for their protection”.
Regarding the economic criterion, Minister Xhaçka said that, “The country has made good progress and is moderately prepared to develop a functional market economy”.
Regarding public procurement, Xhaçka emphasized that, “The country has made progress by adopting the relevant legislation”.
“The recommendations of the EC will remain in focus of the work of the government and the administration. Our progress in this group of chapters gives us the opportunity to progress sooner with opening of the Inter-governmental Conference of this grouping”, said Xhaçka.
“Albania is assessed in the report as an active and reliable partner of the EU. We have been appreciated for the dedication shown in creating good neighborly relations and pro-active regional cooperation”, said Xhaçka.
“The EC report is not just a sheet of praise; it defines the tracks on which our work towards integration will move. Unity at the national level must be preserved for the success of the process today and in the future”, said Xhaçka.
Xhaçka added that, “Our common obligation is to make our membership in the EU a reality as soon as possible”./j.p/r.e/p.s./
