TIRANA, March 28 /ATA/ Italian Deputy Foreign Minister, Edmondo Cirielli, reconfirmed Tuesday in Tirana Italy’s support for integration of Albania in the European Union as soon as possible.
Deputy Minister Cirielli’s statement was made during the signing ceremony of the loan agreement worth 35 million euros for investments to upgrade the energy distribution network in the areas of Shkodra, Lezha, Fushë-Kruje, with the participation of Deputy Prime Minister, also Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Belinda Balluku.
“Italy has a much deeper relationship than a simple partnership with Albania. Our friendship, our appreciation, our brotherhood have old roots and are confirmed beyond interests and commercial agreements. Human resources, appreciation of our relations represent the central and most important fact for us. The development and growth of Albania is a strategic issue for Italy”, he said.
“In terms of foreign policy, Albania represents the main element of the vision and idea of the Balkan countries set out in our foreign policy. Therefore and for this reason, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani will participate in the Joint Committee with Prime Minister Rama,” the Italian Deputy Minister said.
He confirmed the readiness of the Italian government led by Giorgia Meloni to support the integration process and deepen the partnership with Albania.
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