TIRANA, May 9 /ATA/- By Maela Marini/ Minister of State, also Albania’s Chief Negotiator for EU integration process, Majlinda Dhuka said on Tuesday that our identity is deeply European and the prospect of Albania becoming a member country is closer than ever.
In the event organized on the occasion of Europe Day, Dhuka said that today is the day of solidarity, rule of law, democracy, cultural diversity.
“Europe is here. The year 2022 was a very important and historic year for Albania. We opened accession negotiations to become EU members. Since July last year, we have worked intensively in the negotiation process. All institutions are highly committed to passing the first phase with the aim of expediting the EU integration of the country,” she said.
The chief negotiator said that we share the same values with the EU.
According to her, “on various occasion the EU has delivered strong messages that integration is real and closer than ever.”
“Today, I would like to focus on young people. Albania is a young country, one of the greatest values that Albania will bring to the European family. Young people are the source of energy. Albania has many attributes, cooking, handicrafts, art, entrepreneurial skills, innovation…etc”, she said.
Dhuka emphasized that, “Albania is working to create more opportunities for young people in the field of skills.”
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