TIRANA, April 25 /ATA/ Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee for Foreign Policy Mimi Kodheli received today Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey Mehmet Kemal Bozay, who was accompanied by the Ambassador of Turkey in Tirana Tayyar Kağan Atay.
After expressing thanks for the hospitality, Turkish Deputy Minister emphasized the special friendly relations between the two countries, as well as the possibilities of further expansion of cooperation in several directions such as: renewable energy, agriculture, transport, tourism, education, etc.
The capacity building would also help stop the “brain drain” that is characterizing our society, he said.
Furthermore, Mehmet Kemal Bozay focused on the importance of strengthening solidarity between Albania and Turkey. Together we are stronger to face the difficult times and situations we are going through. We remain open to any recommendations and exchange of information with you, he said.
Kodheli first wished Mehmet Kemal Bozay success in the high post of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. She underlined the value of openness of cooperation between Turkey and Albania.
“The strategic partnership between our two countries is evidence of this cooperation which should rise to the level of joint strategies in a number of directions,” she said.
After talking about Turkish investments in the economic and technological fields, Kodheli said that Albania’s geostrategic position makes it quite attractive for many.
“We must be as close as possible to each other to face the challenges together, which after the war in Ukraine, have become even more difficult and complex, one of which is that of dealing with and managing the huge number of refugees and risks of clandestine migration, criminality and terrorism”, said Kodheli.
Furthermore, Kodheli thanked the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for the support that Turkey has given to the Kosovo issue.
She emphasized the need for the consequence of this position, which is in favor of the consolidation of the state and democracy in Kosovo, as well as peace and stability in the entire Balkan region and beyond.
The interlocutors also paid special attention to the further strengthening of inter-Parliamentary cooperation between Turkey and Albania./gj.m/r.e/p.s./
